Finding the Third Proportional to 97,638 and 213,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,638 and 213,180 is: 465,451.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,638 : 213,180 = 213,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,638/213,180 = 213,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,638x = 213,180 × 213,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,638x = 45,445,712,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,445,712,400/97,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,451.08
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