Finding the Third Proportional to 94,042 and 195,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,042 and 195,860 is: 407,914.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,042 : 195,860 = 195,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,042/195,860 = 195,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,042x = 195,860 × 195,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,042x = 38,361,139,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,361,139,600/94,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,914.97
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