Finding the Third Proportional to 97,586 and 213,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,586 and 213,022 is: 465,009.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,586 : 213,022 = 213,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,586/213,022 = 213,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,586x = 213,022 × 213,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,586x = 45,378,372,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,378,372,484/97,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,009.04
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