Finding the Third Proportional to 93,542 and 198,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,542 and 198,769 is: 422,367.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,542 : 198,769 = 198,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,542/198,769 = 198,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,542x = 198,769 × 198,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,542x = 39,509,115,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,509,115,361/93,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,367.66
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