Finding the Third Proportional to 96,066 and 209,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,066 and 209,358 is: 456,256.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,066 : 209,358 = 209,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,066/209,358 = 209,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,066x = 209,358 × 209,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,066x = 43,830,772,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,830,772,164/96,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,256.87
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