Finding the Third Proportional to 93,858 and 204,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,858 and 204,240 is: 444,437.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,858 : 204,240 = 204,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,858/204,240 = 204,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,858x = 204,240 × 204,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,858x = 41,713,977,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,713,977,600/93,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,437.10
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