Finding the Third Proportional to 94,370 and 206,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,370 and 206,242 is: 450,733.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,370 : 206,242 = 206,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,370/206,242 = 206,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,370x = 206,242 × 206,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,370x = 42,535,762,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,535,762,564/94,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,733.95
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