Finding the Third Proportional to 96,833 and 212,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,833 and 212,836 is: 467,807.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,833 : 212,836 = 212,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,833/212,836 = 212,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,833x = 212,836 × 212,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,833x = 45,299,162,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,299,162,896/96,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,807.08
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