Finding the Third Proportional to 93,158 and 202,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,158 and 202,069 is: 438,307.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,158 : 202,069 = 202,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,158/202,069 = 202,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,158x = 202,069 × 202,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,158x = 40,831,880,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,831,880,761/93,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,307.83
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