Finding the Third Proportional to 95,338 and 188,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,338 and 188,278 is: 371,820.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,338 : 188,278 = 188,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,338/188,278 = 188,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,338x = 188,278 × 188,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,338x = 35,448,605,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,448,605,284/95,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,820.32
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