Finding the Third Proportional to 97,222 and 212,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,222 and 212,012 is: 462,334.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,222 : 212,012 = 212,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,222/212,012 = 212,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,222x = 212,012 × 212,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,222x = 44,949,088,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,949,088,144/97,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,334.53
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