Finding the Third Proportional to 95,600 and 209,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,600 and 209,615 is: 459,607.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,600 : 209,615 = 209,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,600/209,615 = 209,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,600x = 209,615 × 209,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,600x = 43,938,448,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,938,448,225/95,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,607.20
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