Finding the Third Proportional to 94,842 and 203,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,842 and 203,178 is: 435,263.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,842 : 203,178 = 203,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,842/203,178 = 203,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,842x = 203,178 × 203,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,842x = 41,281,299,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,281,299,684/94,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,263.91
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