Finding the Third Proportional to 94,550 and 193,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,550 and 193,958 is: 397,881.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,550 : 193,958 = 193,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,550/193,958 = 193,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,550x = 193,958 × 193,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,550x = 37,619,705,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,619,705,764/94,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,881.61
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