Finding the Third Proportional to 96,922 and 205,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,922 and 205,582 is: 436,061.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,922 : 205,582 = 205,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,922/205,582 = 205,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,922x = 205,582 × 205,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,922x = 42,263,958,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,263,958,724/96,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,061.56
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