Finding the Third Proportional to 96,448 and 208,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,448 and 208,934 is: 452,610.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,448 : 208,934 = 208,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,448/208,934 = 208,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,448x = 208,934 × 208,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,448x = 43,653,416,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,653,416,356/96,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,610.90
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