Finding the Third Proportional to 94,332 and 204,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,332 and 204,742 is: 444,380.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,332 : 204,742 = 204,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,332/204,742 = 204,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,332x = 204,742 × 204,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,332x = 41,919,286,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,919,286,564/94,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,380.34
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