Finding the Third Proportional to 93,460 and 205,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,460 and 205,603 is: 452,306.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,460 : 205,603 = 205,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,460/205,603 = 205,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,460x = 205,603 × 205,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,460x = 42,272,593,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,272,593,609/93,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,306.80
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