Finding the Third Proportional to 97,455 and 213,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,455 and 213,135 is: 466,128.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,455 : 213,135 = 213,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,455/213,135 = 213,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,455x = 213,135 × 213,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,455x = 45,426,528,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,426,528,225/97,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,128.25
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