Finding the Third Proportional to 93,772 and 200,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,772 and 200,938 is: 430,577.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,772 : 200,938 = 200,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,772/200,938 = 200,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,772x = 200,938 × 200,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,772x = 40,376,079,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,376,079,844/93,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,577.14
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