Finding the Third Proportional to 96,966 and 205,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,966 and 205,670 is: 436,236.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,966 : 205,670 = 205,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,966/205,670 = 205,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,966x = 205,670 × 205,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,966x = 42,300,148,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,300,148,900/96,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,236.92
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