Finding the Third Proportional to 96,584 and 204,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,584 and 204,760 is: 434,095.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,584 : 204,760 = 204,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,584/204,760 = 204,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,584x = 204,760 × 204,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,584x = 41,926,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,926,657,600/96,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,095.27
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