Finding the Third Proportional to 94,768 and 199,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,768 and 199,368 is: 419,420.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,768 : 199,368 = 199,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,768/199,368 = 199,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,768x = 199,368 × 199,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,768x = 39,747,599,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,747,599,424/94,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,420.05
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