Finding the Third Proportional to 96,435 and 210,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,435 and 210,006 is: 457,328.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,435 : 210,006 = 210,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,435/210,006 = 210,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,435x = 210,006 × 210,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,435x = 44,102,520,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,102,520,036/96,435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,328.98
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