Finding the Third Proportional to 96,850 and 210,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,850 and 210,854 is: 459,054.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,850 : 210,854 = 210,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,850/210,854 = 210,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,850x = 210,854 × 210,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,850x = 44,459,409,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,459,409,316/96,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,054.30
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