Finding the Third Proportional to 93,702 and 204,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,702 and 204,228 is: 445,124.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,702 : 204,228 = 204,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,702/204,228 = 204,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,702x = 204,228 × 204,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,702x = 41,709,075,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,709,075,984/93,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,124.71
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