Finding the Third Proportional to 96,852 and 210,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,852 and 210,859 is: 459,066.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,852 : 210,859 = 210,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,852/210,859 = 210,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,852x = 210,859 × 210,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,852x = 44,461,517,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,461,517,881/96,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,066.60
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