Finding the Third Proportional to 93,886 and 208,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,886 and 208,763 is: 464,201.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,886 : 208,763 = 208,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,886/208,763 = 208,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,886x = 208,763 × 208,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,886x = 43,581,990,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,581,990,169/93,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,201.16
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