Finding the Third Proportional to 93,641 and 204,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,641 and 204,799 is: 447,908.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,641 : 204,799 = 204,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,641/204,799 = 204,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,641x = 204,799 × 204,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,641x = 41,942,630,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,942,630,401/93,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,908.83
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