Finding the Third Proportional to 96,864 and 213,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,864 and 213,312 is: 469,751.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,864 : 213,312 = 213,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,864/213,312 = 213,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,864x = 213,312 × 213,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,864x = 45,502,009,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,502,009,344/96,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,751.50
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