Finding the Third Proportional to 95,074 and 206,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,074 and 206,571 is: 448,824.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,074 : 206,571 = 206,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,074/206,571 = 206,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,074x = 206,571 × 206,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,074x = 42,671,578,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,671,578,041/95,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,824.89
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