Finding the Third Proportional to 96,272 and 214,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,272 and 214,680 is: 478,721.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,272 : 214,680 = 214,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,272/214,680 = 214,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,272x = 214,680 × 214,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,272x = 46,087,502,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,087,502,400/96,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,721.77
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