Finding the Third Proportional to 95,424 and 203,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,424 and 203,970 is: 435,988.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,424 : 203,970 = 203,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,424/203,970 = 203,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,424x = 203,970 × 203,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,424x = 41,603,760,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,603,760,900/95,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,988.44
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