Finding the Third Proportional to 97,500 and 210,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,500 and 210,168 is: 453,031.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,500 : 210,168 = 210,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,500/210,168 = 210,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,500x = 210,168 × 210,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,500x = 44,170,588,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,170,588,224/97,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,031.67
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