Finding the Third Proportional to 94,638 and 206,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,638 and 206,985 is: 452,701.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,638 : 206,985 = 206,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,638/206,985 = 206,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,638x = 206,985 × 206,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,638x = 42,842,790,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,842,790,225/94,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,701.77
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