Finding the Third Proportional to 95,869 and 206,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,869 and 206,763 is: 445,930.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,869 : 206,763 = 206,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,869/206,763 = 206,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,869x = 206,763 × 206,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,869x = 42,750,938,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,750,938,169/95,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,930.78
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