Finding the Third Proportional to 96,391.50 and 208,869.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,391.50 and 208,869.75 is: 452,597.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,391.50 : 208,869.75 = 208,869.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,391.50/208,869.75 = 208,869.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,391.50x = 208,869.75 × 208,869.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,391.50x = 43,626,572,465.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,626,572,465.06/96,391.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,597.71
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