Finding the Third Proportional to 97,494 and 212,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,494 and 212,832 is: 464,617.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,494 : 212,832 = 212,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,494/212,832 = 212,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,494x = 212,832 × 212,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,494x = 45,297,460,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,297,460,224/97,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,617.93
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