Finding the Third Proportional to 96,929 and 209,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,929 and 209,426 is: 452,488.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,929 : 209,426 = 209,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,929/209,426 = 209,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,929x = 209,426 × 209,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,929x = 43,859,249,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,859,249,476/96,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,488.41
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