Finding the Third Proportional to 95,918 and 195,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,918 and 195,644 is: 399,055.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,918 : 195,644 = 195,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,918/195,644 = 195,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,918x = 195,644 × 195,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,918x = 38,276,574,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,276,574,736/95,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,055.18
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