Finding the Third Proportional to 94,426 and 202,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,426 and 202,887 is: 435,930.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,426 : 202,887 = 202,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,426/202,887 = 202,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,426x = 202,887 × 202,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,426x = 41,163,134,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,163,134,769/94,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,930.09
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