Finding the Third Proportional to 94,140 and 206,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,140 and 206,939 is: 454,894.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,140 : 206,939 = 206,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,140/206,939 = 206,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,140x = 206,939 × 206,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,140x = 42,823,749,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,823,749,721/94,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,894.30
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