Finding the Third Proportional to 99,440 and 193,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,440 and 193,840 is: 377,855.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,440 : 193,840 = 193,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,440/193,840 = 193,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,440x = 193,840 × 193,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,440x = 37,573,945,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,573,945,600/99,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,855.45
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