Finding the Third Proportional to 94,972 and 203,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,972 and 203,120 is: 434,419.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,972 : 203,120 = 203,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,972/203,120 = 203,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,972x = 203,120 × 203,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,972x = 41,257,734,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,257,734,400/94,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,419.98
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