Finding the Third Proportional to 94,596 and 203,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,596 and 203,956 is: 439,744.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,596 : 203,956 = 203,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,596/203,956 = 203,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,596x = 203,956 × 203,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,596x = 41,598,049,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,598,049,936/94,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,744.28
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