Finding the Third Proportional to 96,935 and 209,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,935 and 209,146 is: 451,251.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,935 : 209,146 = 209,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,935/209,146 = 209,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,935x = 209,146 × 209,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,935x = 43,742,049,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,742,049,316/96,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,251.35
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