Finding the Third Proportional to 93,962 and 195,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,962 and 195,676 is: 407,495.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,962 : 195,676 = 195,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,962/195,676 = 195,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,962x = 195,676 × 195,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,962x = 38,289,096,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,289,096,976/93,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,495.55
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