Finding the Third Proportional to 96,815 and 209,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,815 and 209,714 is: 454,268.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,815 : 209,714 = 209,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,815/209,714 = 209,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,815x = 209,714 × 209,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,815x = 43,979,961,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,979,961,796/96,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,268.06
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