Finding the Third Proportional to 96,554 and 207,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,554 and 207,796 is: 447,202.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,554 : 207,796 = 207,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,554/207,796 = 207,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,554x = 207,796 × 207,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,554x = 43,179,177,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,179,177,616/96,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,202.37
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