Finding the Third Proportional to 95,264 and 204,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,264 and 204,800 is: 440,282.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,264 : 204,800 = 204,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,264/204,800 = 204,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,264x = 204,800 × 204,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,264x = 41,943,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,943,040,000/95,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,282.16
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