Finding the Third Proportional to 95,768 and 194,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,768 and 194,272 is: 394,094.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,768 : 194,272 = 194,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,768/194,272 = 194,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,768x = 194,272 × 194,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,768x = 37,741,609,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,741,609,984/95,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,094.16
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