Finding the Third Proportional to 93,580 and 204,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,580 and 204,660 is: 447,592.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,580 : 204,660 = 204,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,580/204,660 = 204,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,580x = 204,660 × 204,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,580x = 41,885,715,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,885,715,600/93,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,592.60
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