Finding the Third Proportional to 96,132 and 205,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,132 and 205,548 is: 439,499.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,132 : 205,548 = 205,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,132/205,548 = 205,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,132x = 205,548 × 205,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,132x = 42,249,980,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,249,980,304/96,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,499.65
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