Finding the Third Proportional to 95,931 and 210,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,931 and 210,897 is: 463,641.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,931 : 210,897 = 210,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,931/210,897 = 210,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,931x = 210,897 × 210,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,931x = 44,477,544,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,477,544,609/95,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,641.00
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