Finding the Third Proportional to 93,843 and 195,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,843 and 195,451 is: 407,074.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,843 : 195,451 = 195,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,843/195,451 = 195,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,843x = 195,451 × 195,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,843x = 38,201,093,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,201,093,401/93,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,074.51
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