Finding the Third Proportional to 96,466 and 200,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,466 and 200,324 is: 415,998.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,466 : 200,324 = 200,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,466/200,324 = 200,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,466x = 200,324 × 200,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,466x = 40,129,704,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,129,704,976/96,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,998.43
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