Finding the Third Proportional to 97,058 and 205,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,058 and 205,778 is: 436,281.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,058 : 205,778 = 205,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,058/205,778 = 205,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,058x = 205,778 × 205,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,058x = 42,344,585,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,344,585,284/97,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,281.25
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