Finding the Third Proportional to 94,874 and 203,818.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,874 and 203,818.50 is: 437,864.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,874 : 203,818.50 = 203,818.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,874/203,818.50 = 203,818.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,874x = 203,818.50 × 203,818.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,874x = 41,541,980,942.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,541,980,942.25/94,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,864.76
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