Finding the Third Proportional to 93,824 and 199,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,824 and 199,848 is: 425,682.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,824 : 199,848 = 199,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,824/199,848 = 199,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,824x = 199,848 × 199,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,824x = 39,939,223,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,939,223,104/93,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,682.37
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