Finding the Third Proportional to 96,962 and 202,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,962 and 202,226 is: 421,766.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,962 : 202,226 = 202,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,962/202,226 = 202,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,962x = 202,226 × 202,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,962x = 40,895,355,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,895,355,076/96,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,766.83
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