Finding the Third Proportional to 95,312 and 206,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,312 and 206,315 is: 446,595.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,312 : 206,315 = 206,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,312/206,315 = 206,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,312x = 206,315 × 206,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,312x = 42,565,879,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,565,879,225/95,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,595.17
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