Finding the Third Proportional to 93,327 and 198,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,327 and 198,174 is: 420,809.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,327 : 198,174 = 198,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,327/198,174 = 198,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,327x = 198,174 × 198,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,327x = 39,272,934,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,272,934,276/93,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,809.99
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