Finding the Third Proportional to 93,782 and 199,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,782 and 199,864 is: 425,941.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,782 : 199,864 = 199,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,782/199,864 = 199,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,782x = 199,864 × 199,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,782x = 39,945,618,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,945,618,496/93,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,941.21
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