Finding the Third Proportional to 95,578 and 207,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,578 and 207,772 is: 451,664.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,578 : 207,772 = 207,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,578/207,772 = 207,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,578x = 207,772 × 207,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,578x = 43,169,203,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,169,203,984/95,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,664.65
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