Finding the Third Proportional to 96,152 and 203,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,152 and 203,386 is: 430,213.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,152 : 203,386 = 203,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,152/203,386 = 203,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,152x = 203,386 × 203,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,152x = 41,365,864,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,365,864,996/96,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,213.26
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