Finding the Third Proportional to 96,408 and 209,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,408 and 209,259 is: 454,208.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,408 : 209,259 = 209,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,408/209,259 = 209,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,408x = 209,259 × 209,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,408x = 43,789,329,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,789,329,081/96,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,208.46
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