Finding the Third Proportional to 93,890 and 208,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,890 and 208,770 is: 464,212.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,890 : 208,770 = 208,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,890/208,770 = 208,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,890x = 208,770 × 208,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,890x = 43,584,912,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,584,912,900/93,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,212.51
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