Finding the Third Proportional to 96,954 and 202,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,954 and 202,692 is: 423,747.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,954 : 202,692 = 202,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,954/202,692 = 202,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,954x = 202,692 × 202,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,954x = 41,084,046,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,084,046,864/96,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,747.83
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