Finding the Third Proportional to 96,515 and 213,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,515 and 213,685 is: 473,100.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,515 : 213,685 = 213,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,515/213,685 = 213,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,515x = 213,685 × 213,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,515x = 45,661,279,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,661,279,225/96,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,100.34
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