Finding the Third Proportional to 93,226 and 199,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,226 and 199,268 is: 425,929.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,226 : 199,268 = 199,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,226/199,268 = 199,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,226x = 199,268 × 199,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,226x = 39,707,735,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,707,735,824/93,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,929.85
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