Finding the Third Proportional to 94,720 and 202,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,720 and 202,573 is: 433,232.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,720 : 202,573 = 202,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,720/202,573 = 202,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,720x = 202,573 × 202,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,720x = 41,035,820,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,035,820,329/94,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,232.90
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