Finding the Third Proportional to 93,398 and 189,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,398 and 189,676 is: 385,200.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,398 : 189,676 = 189,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,398/189,676 = 189,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,398x = 189,676 × 189,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,398x = 35,976,984,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,976,984,976/93,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,200.81
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