Finding the Third Proportional to 97,053 and 205,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,053 and 205,770 is: 436,269.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,053 : 205,770 = 205,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,053/205,770 = 205,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,053x = 205,770 × 205,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,053x = 42,341,292,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,341,292,900/97,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,269.80
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