Finding the Third Proportional to 97,474 and 213,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,474 and 213,566 is: 467,924.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,474 : 213,566 = 213,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,474/213,566 = 213,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,474x = 213,566 × 213,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,474x = 45,610,436,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,610,436,356/97,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,924.13
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