Finding the Third Proportional to 97,590 and 213,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,590 and 213,036 is: 465,051.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,590 : 213,036 = 213,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,590/213,036 = 213,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,590x = 213,036 × 213,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,590x = 45,384,337,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,384,337,296/97,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,051.10
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