Finding the Third Proportional to 96,056 and 206,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,056 and 206,908 is: 445,687.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,056 : 206,908 = 206,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,056/206,908 = 206,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,056x = 206,908 × 206,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,056x = 42,810,920,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,810,920,464/96,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,687.10
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