Finding the Third Proportional to 93,652 and 202,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,652 and 202,856 is: 439,398.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,652 : 202,856 = 202,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,652/202,856 = 202,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,652x = 202,856 × 202,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,652x = 41,150,556,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,150,556,736/93,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,398.59
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