Finding the Third Proportional to 97,146 and 211,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,146 and 211,386 is: 459,967.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,146 : 211,386 = 211,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,146/211,386 = 211,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,146x = 211,386 × 211,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,146x = 44,684,040,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,684,040,996/97,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,967.89
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