Finding the Third Proportional to 94,960 and 204,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,960 and 204,964 is: 442,399.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,960 : 204,964 = 204,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,960/204,964 = 204,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,960x = 204,964 × 204,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,960x = 42,010,241,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,010,241,296/94,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,399.34
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