Finding the Third Proportional to 97,902 and 211,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,902 and 211,356 is: 456,286.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,902 : 211,356 = 211,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,902/211,356 = 211,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,902x = 211,356 × 211,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,902x = 44,671,358,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,671,358,736/97,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,286.48
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