Finding the Third Proportional to 94,786 and 207,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,786 and 207,428 is: 453,931.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,786 : 207,428 = 207,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,786/207,428 = 207,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,786x = 207,428 × 207,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,786x = 43,026,375,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,026,375,184/94,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,931.75
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