Finding the Third Proportional to 97,080 and 211,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,080 and 211,728 is: 461,771.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,080 : 211,728 = 211,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,080/211,728 = 211,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,080x = 211,728 × 211,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,080x = 44,828,745,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,828,745,984/97,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,771.18
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