Finding the Third Proportional to 96,404 and 208,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,404 and 208,897 is: 452,657.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,404 : 208,897 = 208,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,404/208,897 = 208,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,404x = 208,897 × 208,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,404x = 43,637,956,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,637,956,609/96,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,657.12
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