Finding the Third Proportional to 97,614 and 213,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,614 and 213,924 is: 468,820.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,614 : 213,924 = 213,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,614/213,924 = 213,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,614x = 213,924 × 213,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,614x = 45,763,477,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,763,477,776/97,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,820.84
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