Finding the Third Proportional to 94,242 and 201,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,242 and 201,558 is: 431,077.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,242 : 201,558 = 201,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,242/201,558 = 201,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,242x = 201,558 × 201,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,242x = 40,625,627,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,625,627,364/94,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,077.73
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