Finding the Third Proportional to 94,790 and 204,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,790 and 204,781 is: 442,401.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,790 : 204,781 = 204,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,790/204,781 = 204,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,790x = 204,781 × 204,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,790x = 41,935,257,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,935,257,961/94,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,401.71
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