Finding the Third Proportional to 96,314 and 232,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,314 and 232,034 is: 559,002.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,314 : 232,034 = 232,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,314/232,034 = 232,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,314x = 232,034 × 232,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,314x = 53,839,777,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,839,777,156/96,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,002.61
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