Finding the Third Proportional to 97,210 and 203,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,210 and 203,168 is: 424,619.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,210 : 203,168 = 203,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,210/203,168 = 203,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,210x = 203,168 × 203,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,210x = 41,277,236,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,277,236,224/97,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,619.24
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