Finding the Third Proportional to 93,781 and 203,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,781 and 203,582 is: 441,940.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,781 : 203,582 = 203,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,781/203,582 = 203,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,781x = 203,582 × 203,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,781x = 41,445,630,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,445,630,724/93,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,940.59
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