Finding the Third Proportional to 96,263 and 209,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,263 and 209,309 is: 455,110.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,263 : 209,309 = 209,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,263/209,309 = 209,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,263x = 209,309 × 209,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,263x = 43,810,257,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,810,257,481/96,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,110.04
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