Finding the Third Proportional to 95,762 and 205,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,762 and 205,636 is: 441,575.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,762 : 205,636 = 205,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,762/205,636 = 205,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,762x = 205,636 × 205,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,762x = 42,286,164,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,286,164,496/95,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,575.62
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