Finding the Third Proportional to 96,663 and 196,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,663 and 196,053 is: 397,636.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,663 : 196,053 = 196,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,663/196,053 = 196,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,663x = 196,053 × 196,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,663x = 38,436,778,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,436,778,809/96,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,636.93
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