Finding the Third Proportional to 97,632 and 211,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,632 and 211,546 is: 458,371.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,632 : 211,546 = 211,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,632/211,546 = 211,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,632x = 211,546 × 211,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,632x = 44,751,710,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,751,710,116/97,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,371.33
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