Finding the Third Proportional to 96,924 and 205,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,924 and 205,586 is: 436,069.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,924 : 205,586 = 205,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,924/205,586 = 205,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,924x = 205,586 × 205,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,924x = 42,265,603,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,265,603,396/96,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,069.53
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