Finding the Third Proportional to 94,528 and 204,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,528 and 204,571 is: 442,718.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,528 : 204,571 = 204,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,528/204,571 = 204,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,528x = 204,571 × 204,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,528x = 41,849,294,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,849,294,041/94,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,718.50
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