Finding the Third Proportional to 96,944 and 211,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,944 and 211,894 is: 463,144.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,944 : 211,894 = 211,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,944/211,894 = 211,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,944x = 211,894 × 211,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,944x = 44,899,067,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,899,067,236/96,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,144.36
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