Finding the Third Proportional to 94,424 and 201,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,424 and 201,482 is: 429,922.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,424 : 201,482 = 201,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,424/201,482 = 201,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,424x = 201,482 × 201,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,424x = 40,594,996,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,594,996,324/94,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,922.44
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