Finding the Third Proportional to 97,315.75 and 211,246.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,315.75 and 211,246.63 is: 458,560.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,315.75 : 211,246.63 = 211,246.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,315.75/211,246.63 = 211,246.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,315.75x = 211,246.63 × 211,246.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,315.75x = 44,625,136,573.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,625,136,573.89/97,315.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,560.27
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