Finding the Third Proportional to 95,332 and 188,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,332 and 188,268 is: 371,804.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,332 : 188,268 = 188,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,332/188,268 = 188,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,332x = 188,268 × 188,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,332x = 35,444,839,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,444,839,824/95,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,804.22
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