Finding the Third Proportional to 94,986 and 200,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,986 and 200,652 is: 423,864.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,986 : 200,652 = 200,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,986/200,652 = 200,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,986x = 200,652 × 200,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,986x = 40,261,225,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,261,225,104/94,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,864.83
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