Finding the Third Proportional to 93,641 and 206,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,641 and 206,371 is: 454,811.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,641 : 206,371 = 206,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,641/206,371 = 206,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,641x = 206,371 × 206,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,641x = 42,588,989,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,588,989,641/93,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,811.35
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