Finding the Third Proportional to 96,595 and 211,485
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,595 and 211,485 is: 463,025.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,595 : 211,485 = 211,485 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,595/211,485 = 211,485/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,595x = 211,485 × 211,485 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,595x = 44,725,905,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,725,905,225/96,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,025.06
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