Finding the Third Proportional to 96,210 and 211,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,210 and 211,009 is: 462,787.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,210 : 211,009 = 211,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,210/211,009 = 211,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,210x = 211,009 × 211,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,210x = 44,524,798,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,524,798,081/96,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,787.63
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