Finding the Third Proportional to 94,644 and 208,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,644 and 208,980 is: 461,441.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,644 : 208,980 = 208,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,644/208,980 = 208,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,644x = 208,980 × 208,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,644x = 43,672,640,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,672,640,400/94,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,441.19
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