Finding the Third Proportional to 95,507 and 202,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,507 and 202,396 is: 428,912.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,507 : 202,396 = 202,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,507/202,396 = 202,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,507x = 202,396 × 202,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,507x = 40,964,140,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,964,140,816/95,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,912.44
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