Finding the Third Proportional to 96,186 and 209,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,186 and 209,868 is: 457,910.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,186 : 209,868 = 209,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,186/209,868 = 209,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,186x = 209,868 × 209,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,186x = 44,044,577,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,044,577,424/96,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,910.48
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