Finding the Third Proportional to 95,312 and 203,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,312 and 203,712 is: 435,397.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,312 : 203,712 = 203,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,312/203,712 = 203,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,312x = 203,712 × 203,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,312x = 41,498,578,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,498,578,944/95,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,397.21
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