Finding the Third Proportional to 96,092 and 206,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,092 and 206,397 is: 443,322.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,092 : 206,397 = 206,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,092/206,397 = 206,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,092x = 206,397 × 206,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,092x = 42,599,721,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,599,721,609/96,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,322.25
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