Finding the Third Proportional to 96,723 and 210,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,723 and 210,060 is: 456,201.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,723 : 210,060 = 210,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,723/210,060 = 210,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,723x = 210,060 × 210,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,723x = 44,125,203,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,125,203,600/96,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,201.77
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