Finding the Third Proportional to 95,265 and 195,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,265 and 195,432 is: 400,920.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,265 : 195,432 = 195,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,265/195,432 = 195,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,265x = 195,432 × 195,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,265x = 38,193,666,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,193,666,624/95,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,920.24
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