Finding the Third Proportional to 95,327 and 202,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,327 and 202,980 is: 432,205.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,327 : 202,980 = 202,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,327/202,980 = 202,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,327x = 202,980 × 202,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,327x = 41,200,880,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,200,880,400/95,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,205.78
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