Finding the Third Proportional to 94,892 and 205,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,892 and 205,368 is: 444,463.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,892 : 205,368 = 205,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,892/205,368 = 205,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,892x = 205,368 × 205,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,892x = 42,176,015,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,176,015,424/94,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,463.34
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