Finding the Third Proportional to 97,076 and 205,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,076 and 205,722 is: 435,962.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,076 : 205,722 = 205,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,076/205,722 = 205,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,076x = 205,722 × 205,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,076x = 42,321,541,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,321,541,284/97,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,962.97
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