Finding the Third Proportional to 95,788 and 203,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,788 and 203,696 is: 433,165.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,788 : 203,696 = 203,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,788/203,696 = 203,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,788x = 203,696 × 203,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,788x = 41,492,060,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,492,060,416/95,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,165.54
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