Finding the Third Proportional to 93,768 and 191,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,768 and 191,017 is: 389,125.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,768 : 191,017 = 191,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,768/191,017 = 191,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,768x = 191,017 × 191,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,768x = 36,487,494,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,487,494,289/93,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,125.23
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