Finding the Third Proportional to 94,866 and 198,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,866 and 198,450 is: 415,137.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,866 : 198,450 = 198,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,866/198,450 = 198,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,866x = 198,450 × 198,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,866x = 39,382,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,382,402,500/94,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,137.17
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