Finding the Third Proportional to 96,574 and 210,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,574 and 210,284 is: 457,880.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,574 : 210,284 = 210,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,574/210,284 = 210,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,574x = 210,284 × 210,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,574x = 44,219,360,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,219,360,656/96,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,880.60
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