Finding the Third Proportional to 96,512 and 212,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,512 and 212,656 is: 468,569.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,512 : 212,656 = 212,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,512/212,656 = 212,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,512x = 212,656 × 212,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,512x = 45,222,574,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,222,574,336/96,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,569.45
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