Finding the Third Proportional to 97,932 and 211,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,932 and 211,412 is: 456,388.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,932 : 211,412 = 211,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,932/211,412 = 211,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,932x = 211,412 × 211,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,932x = 44,695,033,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,695,033,744/97,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,388.45
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