Finding the Third Proportional to 93,900 and 203,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,900 and 203,721 is: 441,983.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,900 : 203,721 = 203,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,900/203,721 = 203,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,900x = 203,721 × 203,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,900x = 41,502,245,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,502,245,841/93,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,983.45
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