Finding the Third Proportional to 95,822 and 197,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,822 and 197,790 is: 408,266.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,822 : 197,790 = 197,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,822/197,790 = 197,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,822x = 197,790 × 197,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,822x = 39,120,884,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,120,884,100/95,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,266.20
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