Finding the Third Proportional to 93,362 and 204,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,362 and 204,865 is: 449,536.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,362 : 204,865 = 204,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,362/204,865 = 204,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,362x = 204,865 × 204,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,362x = 41,969,668,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,969,668,225/93,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,536.94
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