Finding the Third Proportional to 95,636 and 204,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,636 and 204,286 is: 436,370.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,636 : 204,286 = 204,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,636/204,286 = 204,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,636x = 204,286 × 204,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,636x = 41,732,769,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,732,769,796/95,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,370.93
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