Finding the Third Proportional to 96,082 and 196,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,082 and 196,916 is: 403,571.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,082 : 196,916 = 196,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,082/196,916 = 196,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,082x = 196,916 × 196,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,082x = 38,775,911,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,775,911,056/96,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,571.02
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