Finding the Third Proportional to 93,984 and 206,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,984 and 206,660 is: 454,421.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,984 : 206,660 = 206,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,984/206,660 = 206,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,984x = 206,660 × 206,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,984x = 42,708,355,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,708,355,600/93,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,421.56
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