Finding the Third Proportional to 96,592 and 215,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,592 and 215,328 is: 480,020.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,592 : 215,328 = 215,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,592/215,328 = 215,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,592x = 215,328 × 215,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,592x = 46,366,147,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,366,147,584/96,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,020.58
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