Finding the Third Proportional to 96,906 and 209,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,906 and 209,088 is: 451,136.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,906 : 209,088 = 209,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,906/209,088 = 209,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,906x = 209,088 × 209,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,906x = 43,717,791,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,717,791,744/96,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,136.07
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