Finding the Third Proportional to 96,724 and 210,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,724 and 210,051 is: 456,157.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,724 : 210,051 = 210,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,724/210,051 = 210,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,724x = 210,051 × 210,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,724x = 44,121,422,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,121,422,601/96,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,157.96
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