Finding the Third Proportional to 97,178 and 209,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,178 and 209,668 is: 452,372.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,178 : 209,668 = 209,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,178/209,668 = 209,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,178x = 209,668 × 209,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,178x = 43,960,670,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,960,670,224/97,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,372.66
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