Finding the Third Proportional to 95,936 and 209,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,936 and 209,352 is: 456,848.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,936 : 209,352 = 209,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,936/209,352 = 209,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,936x = 209,352 × 209,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,936x = 43,828,259,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,828,259,904/95,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,848.94
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