Finding the Third Proportional to 92,681 and 203,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,681 and 203,794 is: 448,117.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,681 : 203,794 = 203,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,681/203,794 = 203,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,681x = 203,794 × 203,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,681x = 41,531,994,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,531,994,436/92,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,117.68
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