Finding the Third Proportional to 96,814 and 209,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,814 and 209,711 is: 454,259.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,814 : 209,711 = 209,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,814/209,711 = 209,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,814x = 209,711 × 209,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,814x = 43,978,703,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,978,703,521/96,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,259.75
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