Finding the Third Proportional to 96,920 and 202,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,920 and 202,624 is: 423,612.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,920 : 202,624 = 202,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,920/202,624 = 202,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,920x = 202,624 × 202,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,920x = 41,056,485,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,056,485,376/96,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,612.11
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