Finding the Third Proportional to 95,924 and 195,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,924 and 195,656 is: 399,079.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,924 : 195,656 = 195,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,924/195,656 = 195,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,924x = 195,656 × 195,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,924x = 38,281,270,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,281,270,336/95,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,079.17
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