Finding the Third Proportional to 95,796 and 203,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,796 and 203,706 is: 433,171.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,796 : 203,706 = 203,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,796/203,706 = 203,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,796x = 203,706 × 203,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,796x = 41,496,134,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,496,134,436/95,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,171.89
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