Finding the Third Proportional to 95,284 and 214,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,284 and 214,846 is: 484,433.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,284 : 214,846 = 214,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,284/214,846 = 214,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,284x = 214,846 × 214,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,284x = 46,158,803,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,158,803,716/95,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,433.94
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