Finding the Third Proportional to 94,724 and 209,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,724 and 209,211 is: 462,071.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,724 : 209,211 = 209,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,724/209,211 = 209,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,724x = 209,211 × 209,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,724x = 43,769,242,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,769,242,521/94,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,071.31
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