Finding the Third Proportional to 95,826 and 197,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,826 and 197,798 is: 408,282.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,826 : 197,798 = 197,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,826/197,798 = 197,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,826x = 197,798 × 197,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,826x = 39,124,048,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,124,048,804/95,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,282.19
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