Finding the Third Proportional to 97,206 and 211,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,206 and 211,980 is: 462,271.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,206 : 211,980 = 211,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,206/211,980 = 211,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,206x = 211,980 × 211,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,206x = 44,935,520,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,935,520,400/97,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,271.06
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