Finding the Third Proportional to 94,512 and 205,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,512 and 205,536 is: 446,980.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,512 : 205,536 = 205,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,512/205,536 = 205,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,512x = 205,536 × 205,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,512x = 42,245,047,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,245,047,296/94,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,980.78
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