Finding the Third Proportional to 97,254 and 228,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,254 and 228,975 is: 539,099.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,254 : 228,975 = 228,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,254/228,975 = 228,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,254x = 228,975 × 228,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,254x = 52,429,550,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,429,550,625/97,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,099.17
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