Finding the Third Proportional to 96,244 and 214,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,244 and 214,360 is: 477,434.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,244 : 214,360 = 214,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,244/214,360 = 214,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,244x = 214,360 × 214,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,244x = 45,950,209,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,950,209,600/96,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,434.54
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