Finding the Third Proportional to 97,008 and 208,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,008 and 208,848 is: 449,627.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,008 : 208,848 = 208,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,008/208,848 = 208,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,008x = 208,848 × 208,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,008x = 43,617,487,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,617,487,104/97,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,627.73
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