Finding the Third Proportional to 95,750 and 205,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,750 and 205,718 is: 441,983.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,750 : 205,718 = 205,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,750/205,718 = 205,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,750x = 205,718 × 205,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,750x = 42,319,895,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,319,895,524/95,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,983.24
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