Finding the Third Proportional to 94,524 and 204,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,524 and 204,565 is: 442,711.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,524 : 204,565 = 204,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,524/204,565 = 204,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,524x = 204,565 × 204,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,524x = 41,846,839,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,846,839,225/94,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,711.26
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