Finding the Third Proportional to 96,667 and 212,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,667 and 212,931 is: 469,028.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,667 : 212,931 = 212,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,667/212,931 = 212,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,667x = 212,931 × 212,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,667x = 45,339,610,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,339,610,761/96,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,028.84
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