Finding the Third Proportional to 97,308 and 213,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,308 and 213,060 is: 466,503.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,308 : 213,060 = 213,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,308/213,060 = 213,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,308x = 213,060 × 213,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,308x = 45,394,563,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,394,563,600/97,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,503.92
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