Finding the Third Proportional to 93,535 and 206,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,535 and 206,757 is: 457,031.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,535 : 206,757 = 206,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,535/206,757 = 206,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,535x = 206,757 × 206,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,535x = 42,748,457,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,748,457,049/93,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,031.67
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