Finding the Third Proportional to 93,573 and 190,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,573 and 190,917 is: 389,527.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,573 : 190,917 = 190,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,573/190,917 = 190,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,573x = 190,917 × 190,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,573x = 36,449,300,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,449,300,889/93,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,527.97
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