Finding the Third Proportional to 94,779 and 200,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,779 and 200,430 is: 423,851.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,779 : 200,430 = 200,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,779/200,430 = 200,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,779x = 200,430 × 200,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,779x = 40,172,184,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,172,184,900/94,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,851.12
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