Finding the Third Proportional to 95,393 and 205,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,393 and 205,546 is: 442,895.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,393 : 205,546 = 205,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,393/205,546 = 205,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,393x = 205,546 × 205,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,393x = 42,249,158,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,249,158,116/95,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,895.79
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