Finding the Third Proportional to 97,066 and 212,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,066 and 212,232 is: 464,039.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,066 : 212,232 = 212,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,066/212,232 = 212,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,066x = 212,232 × 212,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,066x = 45,042,421,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,042,421,824/97,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,039.13
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