Finding the Third Proportional to 97,292 and 213,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,292 and 213,739 is: 469,559.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,292 : 213,739 = 213,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,292/213,739 = 213,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,292x = 213,739 × 213,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,292x = 45,684,360,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,684,360,121/97,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,559.27
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