Finding the Third Proportional to 93,951 and 206,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,951 and 206,001 is: 451,686.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,951 : 206,001 = 206,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,951/206,001 = 206,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,951x = 206,001 × 206,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,951x = 42,436,412,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,436,412,001/93,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,686.65
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