Finding the Third Proportional to 97,589 and 213,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,589 and 213,028 is: 465,020.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,589 : 213,028 = 213,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,589/213,028 = 213,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,589x = 213,028 × 213,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,589x = 45,380,928,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,380,928,784/97,589 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,020.94
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