Finding the Third Proportional to 96,552 and 207,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,552 and 207,792 is: 447,194.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,552 : 207,792 = 207,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,552/207,792 = 207,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,552x = 207,792 × 207,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,552x = 43,177,515,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,177,515,264/96,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,194.42
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