Finding the Third Proportional to 99,344 and 193,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,344 and 193,693 is: 377,647.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,344 : 193,693 = 193,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,344/193,693 = 193,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,344x = 193,693 × 193,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,344x = 37,516,978,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,516,978,249/99,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,647.15
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