Finding the Third Proportional to 94,260 and 203,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,260 and 203,283 is: 438,404.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,260 : 203,283 = 203,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,260/203,283 = 203,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,260x = 203,283 × 203,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,260x = 41,323,978,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,323,978,089/94,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,404.18
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