Finding the Third Proportional to 95,538 and 205,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,538 and 205,170 is: 440,607.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,538 : 205,170 = 205,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,538/205,170 = 205,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,538x = 205,170 × 205,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,538x = 42,094,728,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,094,728,900/95,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,607.18
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