Finding the Third Proportional to 94,392 and 209,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,392 and 209,762 is: 466,142.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,392 : 209,762 = 209,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,392/209,762 = 209,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,392x = 209,762 × 209,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,392x = 44,000,096,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,000,096,644/94,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,142.22
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