Finding the Third Proportional to 95,724 and 211,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,724 and 211,009 is: 465,137.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,724 : 211,009 = 211,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,724/211,009 = 211,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,724x = 211,009 × 211,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,724x = 44,524,798,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,524,798,081/95,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,137.25
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