Finding the Third Proportional to 96,464 and 200,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,464 and 200,320 is: 415,990.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,464 : 200,320 = 200,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,464/200,320 = 200,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,464x = 200,320 × 200,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,464x = 40,128,102,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,128,102,400/96,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,990.45
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