Finding the Third Proportional to 96,551 and 201,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,551 and 201,929 is: 422,318.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,551 : 201,929 = 201,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,551/201,929 = 201,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,551x = 201,929 × 201,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,551x = 40,775,321,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,775,321,041/96,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,318.99
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