Finding the Third Proportional to 96,942 and 211,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,942 and 211,890 is: 463,136.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,942 : 211,890 = 211,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,942/211,890 = 211,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,942x = 211,890 × 211,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,942x = 44,897,372,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,897,372,100/96,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,136.43
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