Finding the Third Proportional to 96,772 and 206,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,772 and 206,666 is: 441,355.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,772 : 206,666 = 206,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,772/206,666 = 206,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,772x = 206,666 × 206,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,772x = 42,710,835,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,710,835,556/96,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,355.30
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