Finding the Third Proportional to 94,279 and 198,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,279 and 198,254 is: 416,897.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,279 : 198,254 = 198,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,279/198,254 = 198,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,279x = 198,254 × 198,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,279x = 39,304,648,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,304,648,516/94,279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,897.17
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