Finding the Third Proportional to 95,254 and 203,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,254 and 203,631 is: 435,315.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,254 : 203,631 = 203,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,254/203,631 = 203,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,254x = 203,631 × 203,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,254x = 41,465,584,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,465,584,161/95,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,315.94
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