Finding the Third Proportional to 93,384 and 199,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,384 and 199,890 is: 427,867.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,384 : 199,890 = 199,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,384/199,890 = 199,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,384x = 199,890 × 199,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,384x = 39,956,012,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,956,012,100/93,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,867.86
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