Finding the Third Proportional to 94,998 and 203,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,998 and 203,968 is: 437,934.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,998 : 203,968 = 203,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,998/203,968 = 203,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,998x = 203,968 × 203,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,998x = 41,602,945,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,602,945,024/94,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,934.96
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