Finding the Third Proportional to 96,303 and 233,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,303 and 233,031 is: 563,881.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,303 : 233,031 = 233,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,303/233,031 = 233,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,303x = 233,031 × 233,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,303x = 54,303,446,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,303,446,961/96,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,881.16
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