Finding the Third Proportional to 97,204 and 209,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,204 and 209,170 is: 450,105.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,204 : 209,170 = 209,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,204/209,170 = 209,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,204x = 209,170 × 209,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,204x = 43,752,088,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,752,088,900/97,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,105.85
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