Finding the Third Proportional to 97,004 and 212,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,004 and 212,044 is: 463,513.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,004 : 212,044 = 212,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,004/212,044 = 212,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,004x = 212,044 × 212,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,004x = 44,962,657,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,962,657,936/97,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,513.44
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