Finding the Third Proportional to 96,168 and 210,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,168 and 210,788 is: 462,020.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,168 : 210,788 = 210,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,168/210,788 = 210,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,168x = 210,788 × 210,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,168x = 44,431,580,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,431,580,944/96,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,020.43
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