Finding the Third Proportional to 95,738 and 196,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,738 and 196,228 is: 402,195.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,738 : 196,228 = 196,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,738/196,228 = 196,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,738x = 196,228 × 196,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,738x = 38,505,427,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,505,427,984/95,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,195.87
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