Finding the Third Proportional to 96,480 and 206,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,480 and 206,805 is: 443,286.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,480 : 206,805 = 206,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,480/206,805 = 206,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,480x = 206,805 × 206,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,480x = 42,768,308,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,768,308,025/96,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,286.77
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