Finding the Third Proportional to 93,495 and 202,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,495 and 202,842 is: 440,075.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,495 : 202,842 = 202,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,495/202,842 = 202,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,495x = 202,842 × 202,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,495x = 41,144,876,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,144,876,964/93,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,075.69
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