Finding the Third Proportional to 96,476 and 200,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,476 and 200,340 is: 416,021.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,476 : 200,340 = 200,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,476/200,340 = 200,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,476x = 200,340 × 200,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,476x = 40,136,115,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,136,115,600/96,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,021.76
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