Finding the Third Proportional to 96,674 and 212,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,674 and 212,945 is: 469,056.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,674 : 212,945 = 212,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,674/212,945 = 212,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,674x = 212,945 × 212,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,674x = 45,345,573,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,345,573,025/96,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,056.55
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