Finding the Third Proportional to 95,895 and 179,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,895 and 179,793 is: 337,092.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,895 : 179,793 = 179,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,895/179,793 = 179,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,895x = 179,793 × 179,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,895x = 32,325,522,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,325,522,849/95,895 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,092.89
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