Finding the Third Proportional to 95,642 and 195,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,642 and 195,508 is: 399,650.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,642 : 195,508 = 195,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,642/195,508 = 195,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,642x = 195,508 × 195,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,642x = 38,223,378,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,223,378,064/95,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,650.55
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