Finding the Third Proportional to 96,412 and 200,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,412 and 200,115 is: 415,363.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,412 : 200,115 = 200,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,412/200,115 = 200,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,412x = 200,115 × 200,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,412x = 40,046,013,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,046,013,225/96,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,363.37
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