Finding the Third Proportional to 94,971 and 207,587
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,971 and 207,587 is: 453,742.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,971 : 207,587 = 207,587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,971/207,587 = 207,587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,971x = 207,587 × 207,587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,971x = 43,092,362,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,092,362,569/94,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,742.33
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