Finding the Third Proportional to 97,470 and 211,585.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,470 and 211,585.50 is: 459,304.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,470 : 211,585.50 = 211,585.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,470/211,585.50 = 211,585.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,470x = 211,585.50 × 211,585.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,470x = 44,768,423,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,768,423,810.25/97,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,304.65
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