Finding the Third Proportional to 94,762 and 206,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,762 and 206,227 is: 448,804.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,762 : 206,227 = 206,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,762/206,227 = 206,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,762x = 206,227 × 206,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,762x = 42,529,575,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,529,575,529/94,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,804.11
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