Finding the Third Proportional to 94,282 and 204,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,282 and 204,764 is: 444,711.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,282 : 204,764 = 204,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,282/204,764 = 204,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,282x = 204,764 × 204,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,282x = 41,928,295,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,928,295,696/94,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,711.56
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