Finding the Third Proportional to 97,145 and 209,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,145 and 209,596 is: 452,215.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,145 : 209,596 = 209,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,145/209,596 = 209,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,145x = 209,596 × 209,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,145x = 43,930,483,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,930,483,216/97,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,215.59
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