Finding the Third Proportional to 93,882 and 195,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,882 and 195,530 is: 407,234.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,882 : 195,530 = 195,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,882/195,530 = 195,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,882x = 195,530 × 195,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,882x = 38,231,980,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,231,980,900/93,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,234.41
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