Finding the Third Proportional to 94,251 and 204,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,251 and 204,864 is: 445,292.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,251 : 204,864 = 204,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,251/204,864 = 204,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,251x = 204,864 × 204,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,251x = 41,969,258,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,969,258,496/94,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,292.45
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