Finding the Third Proportional to 94,272 and 205,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,272 and 205,136 is: 446,376.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,272 : 205,136 = 205,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,272/205,136 = 205,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,272x = 205,136 × 205,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,272x = 42,080,778,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,080,778,496/94,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,376.21
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