Finding the Third Proportional to 95,948 and 209,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,948 and 209,992 is: 459,588.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,948 : 209,992 = 209,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,948/209,992 = 209,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,948x = 209,992 × 209,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,948x = 44,096,640,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,096,640,064/95,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,588.94
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