Finding the Third Proportional to 93,865 and 194,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,865 and 194,382 is: 402,539.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,865 : 194,382 = 194,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,865/194,382 = 194,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,865x = 194,382 × 194,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,865x = 37,784,361,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,784,361,924/93,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,539.41
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