Finding the Third Proportional to 95,664 and 208,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,664 and 208,551 is: 454,648.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,664 : 208,551 = 208,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,664/208,551 = 208,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,664x = 208,551 × 208,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,664x = 43,493,519,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,493,519,601/95,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,648.77
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