Finding the Third Proportional to 94,646 and 208,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,646 and 208,984 is: 461,449.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,646 : 208,984 = 208,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,646/208,984 = 208,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,646x = 208,984 × 208,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,646x = 43,674,312,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,674,312,256/94,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,449.11
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