Finding the Third Proportional to 96,919 and 205,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,919 and 205,581 is: 436,070.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,919 : 205,581 = 205,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,919/205,581 = 205,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,919x = 205,581 × 205,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,919x = 42,263,547,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,263,547,561/96,919 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,070.82
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