Finding the Third Proportional to 93,786 and 204,792.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,786 and 204,792.50 is: 447,187.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,786 : 204,792.50 = 204,792.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,786/204,792.50 = 204,792.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,786x = 204,792.50 × 204,792.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,786x = 41,939,968,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,939,968,056.25/93,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,187.94
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