Finding the Third Proportional to 97,047 and 205,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,047 and 205,758 is: 436,245.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,047 : 205,758 = 205,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,047/205,758 = 205,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,047x = 205,758 × 205,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,047x = 42,336,354,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,336,354,564/97,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,245.89
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