Finding the Third Proportional to 96,736 and 210,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,736 and 210,752 is: 459,150.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,736 : 210,752 = 210,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,736/210,752 = 210,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,736x = 210,752 × 210,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,736x = 44,416,405,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,416,405,504/96,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,150.74
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