Finding the Third Proportional to 94,884 and 206,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,884 and 206,472 is: 449,292.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,884 : 206,472 = 206,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,884/206,472 = 206,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,884x = 206,472 × 206,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,884x = 42,630,686,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,630,686,784/94,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,292.68
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