Finding the Third Proportional to 93,986 and 203,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,986 and 203,460 is: 440,448.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,986 : 203,460 = 203,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,986/203,460 = 203,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,986x = 203,460 × 203,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,986x = 41,395,971,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,395,971,600/93,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,448.28
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