Finding the Third Proportional to 94,831 and 203,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,831 and 203,156 is: 435,220.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,831 : 203,156 = 203,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,831/203,156 = 203,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,831x = 203,156 × 203,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,831x = 41,272,360,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,272,360,336/94,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,220.13
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