Finding the Third Proportional to 95,296 and 203,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,296 and 203,708 is: 435,453.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,296 : 203,708 = 203,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,296/203,708 = 203,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,296x = 203,708 × 203,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,296x = 41,496,949,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,496,949,264/95,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,453.21
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