Finding the Third Proportional to 93,846 and 195,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,846 and 195,432 is: 406,982.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,846 : 195,432 = 195,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,846/195,432 = 195,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,846x = 195,432 × 195,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,846x = 38,193,666,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,193,666,624/93,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,982.36
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