Finding the Third Proportional to 94,820 and 209,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,820 and 209,400 is: 462,437.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,820 : 209,400 = 209,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,820/209,400 = 209,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,820x = 209,400 × 209,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,820x = 43,848,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,848,360,000/94,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,437.88
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