Finding the Third Proportional to 96,834 and 211,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,834 and 211,188 is: 460,585.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,834 : 211,188 = 211,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,834/211,188 = 211,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,834x = 211,188 × 211,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,834x = 44,600,371,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,600,371,344/96,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,585.86
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