Finding the Third Proportional to 95,742 and 201,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,742 and 201,879 is: 425,676.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,742 : 201,879 = 201,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,742/201,879 = 201,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,742x = 201,879 × 201,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,742x = 40,755,130,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,755,130,641/95,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,676.62
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