Finding the Third Proportional to 94,630 and 199,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,630 and 199,923 is: 422,373.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,630 : 199,923 = 199,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,630/199,923 = 199,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,630x = 199,923 × 199,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,630x = 39,969,205,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,969,205,929/94,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,373.52
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