Finding the Third Proportional to 97,046 and 212,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,046 and 212,084 is: 463,487.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,046 : 212,084 = 212,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,046/212,084 = 212,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,046x = 212,084 × 212,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,046x = 44,979,623,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,979,623,056/97,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,487.66
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