Finding the Third Proportional to 93,874 and 203,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,874 and 203,792 is: 442,414.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,874 : 203,792 = 203,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,874/203,792 = 203,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,874x = 203,792 × 203,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,874x = 41,531,179,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,531,179,264/93,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,414.08
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