Finding the Third Proportional to 96,668 and 212,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,668 and 212,956 is: 469,134.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,668 : 212,956 = 212,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,668/212,956 = 212,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,668x = 212,956 × 212,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,668x = 45,350,257,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,350,257,936/96,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,134.13
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