Finding the Third Proportional to 94,536 and 201,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,536 and 201,782 is: 430,692.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,536 : 201,782 = 201,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,536/201,782 = 201,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,536x = 201,782 × 201,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,536x = 40,715,975,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,715,975,524/94,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,692.81
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