Finding the Third Proportional to 93,661 and 200,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,661 and 200,720 is: 430,152.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,661 : 200,720 = 200,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,661/200,720 = 200,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,661x = 200,720 × 200,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,661x = 40,288,518,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,288,518,400/93,661 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,152.55
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