Finding the Third Proportional to 95,722 and 210,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,722 and 210,740 is: 463,961.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,722 : 210,740 = 210,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,722/210,740 = 210,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,722x = 210,740 × 210,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,722x = 44,411,347,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,411,347,600/95,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,961.76
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