Finding the Third Proportional to 96,824 and 202,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,824 and 202,516 is: 423,580.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,824 : 202,516 = 202,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,824/202,516 = 202,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,824x = 202,516 × 202,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,824x = 41,012,730,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,012,730,256/96,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,580.21
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