Finding the Third Proportional to 99,284 and 193,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,284 and 193,584 is: 377,450.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,284 : 193,584 = 193,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,284/193,584 = 193,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,284x = 193,584 × 193,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,284x = 37,474,765,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,474,765,056/99,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,450.19
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