Finding the Third Proportional to 97,424.44 and 213,985.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,424.44 and 213,985.13 is: 470,001.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,424.44 : 213,985.13 = 213,985.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,424.44/213,985.13 = 213,985.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,424.44x = 213,985.13 × 213,985.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,424.44x = 45,789,633,721.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,789,633,721.27/97,424.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,001.52
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