Finding the Third Proportional to 95,772 and 194,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,772 and 194,283 is: 394,122.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,772 : 194,283 = 194,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,772/194,283 = 194,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,772x = 194,283 × 194,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,772x = 37,745,884,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,745,884,089/95,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,122.33
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