Finding the Third Proportional to 97,956 and 211,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,956 and 211,176 is: 455,258.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,956 : 211,176 = 211,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,956/211,176 = 211,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,956x = 211,176 × 211,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,956x = 44,595,302,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,595,302,976/97,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,258.51
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