Finding the Third Proportional to 95,291 and 204,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,291 and 204,937 is: 440,746.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,291 : 204,937 = 204,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,291/204,937 = 204,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,291x = 204,937 × 204,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,291x = 41,999,173,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,999,173,969/95,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,746.49
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