Finding the Third Proportional to 96,228 and 211,774.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,228 and 211,774.50 is: 466,064.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,228 : 211,774.50 = 211,774.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,228/211,774.50 = 211,774.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,228x = 211,774.50 × 211,774.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,228x = 44,848,438,850.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,848,438,850.25/96,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,064.34
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