Finding the Third Proportional to 94,836 and 207,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,836 and 207,168 is: 452,555.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,836 : 207,168 = 207,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,836/207,168 = 207,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,836x = 207,168 × 207,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,836x = 42,918,580,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,918,580,224/94,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,555.78
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