Finding the Third Proportional to 93,836 and 195,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,836 and 195,412 is: 406,942.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,836 : 195,412 = 195,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,836/195,412 = 195,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,836x = 195,412 × 195,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,836x = 38,185,849,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,185,849,744/93,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,942.43
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