Finding the Third Proportional to 95,916 and 201,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,916 and 201,775 is: 424,466.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,916 : 201,775 = 201,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,916/201,775 = 201,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,916x = 201,775 × 201,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,916x = 40,713,150,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,713,150,625/95,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,466.73
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