Finding the Third Proportional to 93,895 and 203,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,895 and 203,071 is: 439,190.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,895 : 203,071 = 203,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,895/203,071 = 203,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,895x = 203,071 × 203,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,895x = 41,237,831,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,237,831,041/93,895 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,190.92
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