Finding the Third Proportional to 93,638 and 204,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,638 and 204,796 is: 447,910.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,638 : 204,796 = 204,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,638/204,796 = 204,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,638x = 204,796 × 204,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,638x = 41,941,401,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,941,401,616/93,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,910.05
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