Finding the Third Proportional to 94,236 and 204,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,236 and 204,834 is: 445,232.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,236 : 204,834 = 204,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,236/204,834 = 204,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,236x = 204,834 × 204,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,236x = 41,956,967,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,956,967,556/94,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,232.90
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