Finding the Third Proportional to 93,955 and 197,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,955 and 197,141 is: 413,650.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,955 : 197,141 = 197,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,955/197,141 = 197,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,955x = 197,141 × 197,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,955x = 38,864,573,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,864,573,881/93,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,650.94
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