Finding the Third Proportional to 96,570 and 210,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,570 and 210,276 is: 457,864.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,570 : 210,276 = 210,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,570/210,276 = 210,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,570x = 210,276 × 210,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,570x = 44,215,996,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,215,996,176/96,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,864.72
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