Finding the Third Proportional to 94,838 and 203,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,838 and 203,170 is: 435,247.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,838 : 203,170 = 203,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,838/203,170 = 203,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,838x = 203,170 × 203,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,838x = 41,278,048,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,278,048,900/94,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,247.99
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