Finding the Third Proportional to 99,442 and 193,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,442 and 193,844 is: 377,863.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,442 : 193,844 = 193,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,442/193,844 = 193,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,442x = 193,844 × 193,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,442x = 37,575,496,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,575,496,336/99,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,863.44
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