Finding the Third Proportional to 93,948 and 205,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,948 and 205,995 is: 451,674.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,948 : 205,995 = 205,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,948/205,995 = 205,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,948x = 205,995 × 205,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,948x = 42,433,940,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,433,940,025/93,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,674.76
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