Finding the Third Proportional to 95,530 and 202,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,530 and 202,440 is: 428,995.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,530 : 202,440 = 202,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,530/202,440 = 202,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,530x = 202,440 × 202,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,530x = 40,981,953,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,981,953,600/95,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,995.64
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