Finding the Third Proportional to 93,466 and 203,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,466 and 203,828 is: 444,502.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,466 : 203,828 = 203,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,466/203,828 = 203,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,466x = 203,828 × 203,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,466x = 41,545,853,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,545,853,584/93,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,502.32
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