Finding the Third Proportional to 96,278 and 211,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,278 and 211,156 is: 463,105.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,278 : 211,156 = 211,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,278/211,156 = 211,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,278x = 211,156 × 211,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,278x = 44,586,856,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,586,856,336/96,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,105.34
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