Finding the Third Proportional to 96,420 and 207,640.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,420 and 207,640.50 is: 447,153.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,420 : 207,640.50 = 207,640.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,420/207,640.50 = 207,640.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,420x = 207,640.50 × 207,640.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,420x = 43,114,577,240.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,114,577,240.25/96,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,153.88
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