Finding the Third Proportional to 94,292 and 203,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,292 and 203,285 is: 438,264.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,292 : 203,285 = 203,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,292/203,285 = 203,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,292x = 203,285 × 203,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,292x = 41,324,791,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,324,791,225/94,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,264.02
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