Finding the Third Proportional to 93,704 and 198,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,704 and 198,276 is: 419,548.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,704 : 198,276 = 198,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,704/198,276 = 198,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,704x = 198,276 × 198,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,704x = 39,313,372,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,313,372,176/93,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,548.50
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