Finding the Third Proportional to 96,853 and 210,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,853 and 210,861 is: 459,070.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,853 : 210,861 = 210,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,853/210,861 = 210,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,853x = 210,861 × 210,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,853x = 44,462,361,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,462,361,321/96,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,070.56
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