Finding the Third Proportional to 96,777 and 208,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,777 and 208,385 is: 448,704.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,777 : 208,385 = 208,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,777/208,385 = 208,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,777x = 208,385 × 208,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,777x = 43,424,308,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,424,308,225/96,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,704.84
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