Finding the Third Proportional to 93,892 and 208,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,892 and 208,774 is: 464,220.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,892 : 208,774 = 208,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,892/208,774 = 208,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,892x = 208,774 × 208,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,892x = 43,586,583,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,586,583,076/93,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,220.41
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