Finding the Third Proportional to 97,924 and 211,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,924 and 211,396 is: 456,356.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,924 : 211,396 = 211,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,924/211,396 = 211,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,924x = 211,396 × 211,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,924x = 44,688,268,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,688,268,816/97,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,356.65
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