Finding the Third Proportional to 95,258 and 209,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,258 and 209,953 is: 462,746.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,258 : 209,953 = 209,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,258/209,953 = 209,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,258x = 209,953 × 209,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,258x = 44,080,262,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,080,262,209/95,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,746.04
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