Finding the Third Proportional to 94,992 and 208,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,992 and 208,944 is: 459,592.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,992 : 208,944 = 208,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,992/208,944 = 208,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,992x = 208,944 × 208,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,992x = 43,657,595,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,657,595,136/94,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,592.34
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