Finding the Third Proportional to 96,908 and 207,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,908 and 207,824 is: 445,688.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,908 : 207,824 = 207,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,908/207,824 = 207,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,908x = 207,824 × 207,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,908x = 43,190,814,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,190,814,976/96,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,688.85
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