Finding the Third Proportional to 96,881.50 and 212,858.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,881.50 and 212,858.75 is: 467,672.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,881.50 : 212,858.75 = 212,858.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,881.50/212,858.75 = 212,858.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,881.50x = 212,858.75 × 212,858.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,881.50x = 45,308,847,451.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,308,847,451.56/96,881.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,672.85
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