Finding the Third Proportional to 94,560 and 201,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,560 and 201,636 is: 429,960.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,560 : 201,636 = 201,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,560/201,636 = 201,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,560x = 201,636 × 201,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,560x = 40,657,076,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,657,076,496/94,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,960.62
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