Finding the Third Proportional to 97,070.50 and 212,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,070.50 and 212,101 is: 463,444.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,070.50 : 212,101 = 212,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,070.50/212,101 = 212,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,070.50x = 212,101 × 212,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,070.50x = 44,986,834,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,986,834,201/97,070.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,444.96
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