Finding the Third Proportional to 96,884 and 213,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,884 and 213,328 is: 469,724.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,884 : 213,328 = 213,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,884/213,328 = 213,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,884x = 213,328 × 213,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,884x = 45,508,835,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,508,835,584/96,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,724.99
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