Finding the Third Proportional to 99,432 and 193,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,432 and 193,824 is: 377,823.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,432 : 193,824 = 193,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,432/193,824 = 193,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,432x = 193,824 × 193,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,432x = 37,567,742,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,567,742,976/99,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,823.47
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