Finding the Third Proportional to 96,963 and 202,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,963 and 202,755 is: 423,971.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,963 : 202,755 = 202,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,963/202,755 = 202,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,963x = 202,755 × 202,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,963x = 41,109,590,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,109,590,025/96,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,971.93
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