Finding the Third Proportional to 95,781 and 205,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,781 and 205,975 is: 442,944.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,781 : 205,975 = 205,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,781/205,975 = 205,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,781x = 205,975 × 205,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,781x = 42,425,700,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,425,700,625/95,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,944.85
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