Finding the Third Proportional to 96,511 and 215,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,511 and 215,162 is: 479,683.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,511 : 215,162 = 215,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,511/215,162 = 215,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,511x = 215,162 × 215,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,511x = 46,294,686,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,294,686,244/96,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,683.00
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