Finding the Third Proportional to 96,882 and 216,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,882 and 216,444 is: 483,557.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,882 : 216,444 = 216,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,882/216,444 = 216,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,882x = 216,444 × 216,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,882x = 46,848,005,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,848,005,136/96,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,557.37
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