Finding the Third Proportional to 93,862 and 204,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,862 and 204,247 is: 444,448.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,862 : 204,247 = 204,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,862/204,247 = 204,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,862x = 204,247 × 204,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,862x = 41,716,837,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,716,837,009/93,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,448.63
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