Finding the Third Proportional to 93,970 and 195,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,970 and 195,692 is: 407,527.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,970 : 195,692 = 195,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,970/195,692 = 195,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,970x = 195,692 × 195,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,970x = 38,295,358,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,295,358,864/93,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,527.50
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