Finding the Third Proportional to 94,742 and 204,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,742 and 204,664 is: 442,120.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,742 : 204,664 = 204,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,742/204,664 = 204,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,742x = 204,664 × 204,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,742x = 41,887,352,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,887,352,896/94,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,120.21
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