Finding the Third Proportional to 97,267.50 and 211,578.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,267.50 and 211,578.75 is: 460,231.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,267.50 : 211,578.75 = 211,578.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,267.50/211,578.75 = 211,578.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,267.50x = 211,578.75 × 211,578.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,267.50x = 44,765,567,451.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,765,567,451.56/97,267.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,231.50
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