Finding the Third Proportional to 94,687 and 205,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,687 and 205,469 is: 445,863.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,687 : 205,469 = 205,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,687/205,469 = 205,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,687x = 205,469 × 205,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,687x = 42,217,509,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,217,509,961/94,687 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,863.85
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