Finding the Third Proportional to 97,232 and 212,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,232 and 212,032 is: 462,374.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,232 : 212,032 = 212,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,232/212,032 = 212,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,232x = 212,032 × 212,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,232x = 44,957,569,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,957,569,024/97,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,374.21
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