Finding the Third Proportional to 95,720 and 210,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,720 and 210,736 is: 463,953.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,720 : 210,736 = 210,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,720/210,736 = 210,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,720x = 210,736 × 210,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,720x = 44,409,661,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,409,661,696/95,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,953.84
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