Finding the Third Proportional to 95,384 and 203,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,384 and 203,431 is: 433,869.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,384 : 203,431 = 203,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,384/203,431 = 203,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,384x = 203,431 × 203,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,384x = 41,384,171,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,384,171,761/95,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,869.12
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