Finding the Third Proportional to 96,552 and 201,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,552 and 201,934 is: 422,335.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,552 : 201,934 = 201,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,552/201,934 = 201,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,552x = 201,934 × 201,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,552x = 40,777,340,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,777,340,356/96,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,335.53
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