Finding the Third Proportional to 94,254 and 199,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,254 and 199,416 is: 421,910.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,254 : 199,416 = 199,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,254/199,416 = 199,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,254x = 199,416 × 199,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,254x = 39,766,741,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,766,741,056/94,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,910.38
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