Finding the Third Proportional to 96,656 and 204,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,656 and 204,928 is: 434,484.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,656 : 204,928 = 204,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,656/204,928 = 204,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,656x = 204,928 × 204,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,656x = 41,995,485,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,995,485,184/96,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,484.00
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