Finding the Third Proportional to 96,000 and 195,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,000 and 195,840 is: 399,513.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,000 : 195,840 = 195,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,000/195,840 = 195,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,000x = 195,840 × 195,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,000x = 38,353,305,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,353,305,600/96,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,513.60
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