Finding the Third Proportional to 96,672 and 214,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,672 and 214,080 is: 474,079.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,672 : 214,080 = 214,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,672/214,080 = 214,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,672x = 214,080 × 214,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,672x = 45,830,246,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,830,246,400/96,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,079.84
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