Finding the Third Proportional to 94,534 and 206,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,534 and 206,240 is: 449,943.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,534 : 206,240 = 206,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,534/206,240 = 206,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,534x = 206,240 × 206,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,534x = 42,534,937,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,534,937,600/94,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,943.28
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