Finding the Third Proportional to 93,950 and 205,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,950 and 205,999 is: 451,682.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,950 : 205,999 = 205,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,950/205,999 = 205,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,950x = 205,999 × 205,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,950x = 42,435,588,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,435,588,001/93,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,682.68
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