Finding the Third Proportional to 93,861 and 204,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,861 and 204,245 is: 444,444.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,861 : 204,245 = 204,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,861/204,245 = 204,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,861x = 204,245 × 204,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,861x = 41,716,020,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,716,020,025/93,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,444.66
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