Finding the Third Proportional to 96,565.50 and 201,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,565.50 and 201,951 is: 422,347.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,565.50 : 201,951 = 201,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,565.50/201,951 = 201,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,565.50x = 201,951 × 201,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,565.50x = 40,784,206,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,784,206,401/96,565.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,347.59
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