Finding the Third Proportional to 93,850 and 195,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,850 and 195,440 is: 406,998.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,850 : 195,440 = 195,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,850/195,440 = 195,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,850x = 195,440 × 195,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,850x = 38,196,793,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,196,793,600/93,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,998.33
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