Finding the Third Proportional to 97,617 and 213,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,617 and 213,915 is: 468,766.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,617 : 213,915 = 213,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,617/213,915 = 213,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,617x = 213,915 × 213,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,617x = 45,759,627,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,759,627,225/97,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,766.99
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