Finding the Third Proportional to 97,054 and 205,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,054 and 205,772 is: 436,273.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,054 : 205,772 = 205,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,054/205,772 = 205,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,054x = 205,772 × 205,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,054x = 42,342,115,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,342,115,984/97,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,273.79
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