Finding the Third Proportional to 93,532 and 205,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,532 and 205,748 is: 452,596.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,532 : 205,748 = 205,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,532/205,748 = 205,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,532x = 205,748 × 205,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,532x = 42,332,239,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,332,239,504/93,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,596.33
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