Finding the Third Proportional to 97,893 and 213,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,893 and 213,761 is: 466,772.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,893 : 213,761 = 213,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,893/213,761 = 213,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,893x = 213,761 × 213,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,893x = 45,693,765,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,693,765,121/97,893 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,772.55
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