Finding the Third Proportional to 93,912 and 195,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,912 and 195,588 is: 407,345.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,912 : 195,588 = 195,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,912/195,588 = 195,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,912x = 195,588 × 195,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,912x = 38,254,665,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,254,665,744/93,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,345.87
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