Finding the Third Proportional to 94,632 and 201,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,632 and 201,960 is: 431,015.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,632 : 201,960 = 201,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,632/201,960 = 201,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,632x = 201,960 × 201,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,632x = 40,787,841,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,787,841,600/94,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,015.32
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