Finding the Third Proportional to 97,234 and 211,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,234 and 211,068 is: 458,169.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,234 : 211,068 = 211,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,234/211,068 = 211,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,234x = 211,068 × 211,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,234x = 44,549,700,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,549,700,624/97,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,169.99
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