Finding the Third Proportional to 94,965 and 202,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,965 and 202,642 is: 432,409.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,965 : 202,642 = 202,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,965/202,642 = 202,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,965x = 202,642 × 202,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,965x = 41,063,780,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,063,780,164/94,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,409.63
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