Finding the Third Proportional to 93,993 and 202,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,993 and 202,967 is: 438,283.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,993 : 202,967 = 202,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,993/202,967 = 202,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,993x = 202,967 × 202,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,993x = 41,195,603,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,195,603,089/93,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,283.73
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