Finding the Third Proportional to 96,767 and 206,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,767 and 206,656 is: 441,335.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,767 : 206,656 = 206,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,767/206,656 = 206,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,767x = 206,656 × 206,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,767x = 42,706,702,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,706,702,336/96,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,335.40
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