Finding the Third Proportional to 95,246 and 207,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,246 and 207,424 is: 451,722.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,246 : 207,424 = 207,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,246/207,424 = 207,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,246x = 207,424 × 207,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,246x = 43,024,715,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,024,715,776/95,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,722.02
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