Finding the Third Proportional to 96,504 and 215,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,504 and 215,148 is: 479,655.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,504 : 215,148 = 215,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,504/215,148 = 215,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,504x = 215,148 × 215,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,504x = 46,288,661,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,288,661,904/96,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,655.37
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