Finding the Third Proportional to 96,434 and 207,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,434 and 207,666 is: 447,198.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,434 : 207,666 = 207,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,434/207,666 = 207,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,434x = 207,666 × 207,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,434x = 43,125,167,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,125,167,556/96,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,198.78
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