Finding the Third Proportional to 96,960 and 207,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,960 and 207,744 is: 445,106.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,960 : 207,744 = 207,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,960/207,744 = 207,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,960x = 207,744 × 207,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,960x = 43,157,569,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,157,569,536/96,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,106.95
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