Finding the Third Proportional to 94,558 and 193,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,558 and 193,988 is: 397,971.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,558 : 193,988 = 193,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,558/193,988 = 193,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,558x = 193,988 × 193,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,558x = 37,631,344,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,631,344,144/94,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,971.02
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