Finding the Third Proportional to 96,309 and 205,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,309 and 205,083 is: 436,709.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,309 : 205,083 = 205,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,309/205,083 = 205,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,309x = 205,083 × 205,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,309x = 42,059,036,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,059,036,889/96,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,709.31
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