Finding the Third Proportional to 93,926 and 208,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,926 and 208,842 is: 464,354.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,926 : 208,842 = 208,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,926/208,842 = 208,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,926x = 208,842 × 208,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,926x = 43,614,980,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,614,980,964/93,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,354.72
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