Finding the Third Proportional to 97,502 and 210,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,502 and 210,996 is: 456,598.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,502 : 210,996 = 210,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,502/210,996 = 210,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,502x = 210,996 × 210,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,502x = 44,519,312,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,519,312,016/97,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,598.96
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