Finding the Third Proportional to 96,498 and 209,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,498 and 209,498 is: 454,821.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,498 : 209,498 = 209,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,498/209,498 = 209,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,498x = 209,498 × 209,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,498x = 43,889,412,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,889,412,004/96,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,821.99
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