Finding the Third Proportional to 93,981 and 206,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,981 and 206,655 is: 454,414.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,981 : 206,655 = 206,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,981/206,655 = 206,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,981x = 206,655 × 206,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,981x = 42,706,289,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,706,289,025/93,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,414.07
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