Finding the Third Proportional to 96,040 and 209,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,040 and 209,408 is: 456,598.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,040 : 209,408 = 209,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,040/209,408 = 209,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,040x = 209,408 × 209,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,040x = 43,851,710,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,851,710,464/96,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,598.40
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