Finding the Third Proportional to 95,845 and 208,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,845 and 208,421 is: 453,224.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,845 : 208,421 = 208,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,845/208,421 = 208,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,845x = 208,421 × 208,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,845x = 43,439,313,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,439,313,241/95,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,224.62
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