Finding the Third Proportional to 95,769 and 194,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,769 and 194,274 is: 394,098.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,769 : 194,274 = 194,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,769/194,274 = 194,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,769x = 194,274 × 194,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,769x = 37,742,387,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,742,387,076/95,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,098.16
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