Finding the Third Proportional to 96,932 and 212,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,932 and 212,959 is: 467,869.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,932 : 212,959 = 212,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,932/212,959 = 212,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,932x = 212,959 × 212,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,932x = 45,351,535,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,351,535,681/96,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,869.60
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