Finding the Third Proportional to 89,696 and 211,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,696 and 211,437 is: 498,412.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,696 : 211,437 = 211,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,696/211,437 = 211,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,696x = 211,437 × 211,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,696x = 44,705,604,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,705,604,969/89,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,412.47
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