Finding the Third Proportional to 95,916 and 195,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,916 and 195,640 is: 399,047.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,916 : 195,640 = 195,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,916/195,640 = 195,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,916x = 195,640 × 195,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,916x = 38,275,009,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,275,009,600/95,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,047.18
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