Finding the Third Proportional to 93,969 and 195,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,969 and 195,714 is: 407,623.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,969 : 195,714 = 195,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,969/195,714 = 195,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,969x = 195,714 × 195,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,969x = 38,303,969,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,303,969,796/93,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,623.47
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