Finding the Third Proportional to 95,021 and 204,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,021 and 204,771 is: 441,283.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,021 : 204,771 = 204,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,021/204,771 = 204,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,021x = 204,771 × 204,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,021x = 41,931,162,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,931,162,441/95,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,283.11
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