Finding the Third Proportional to 97,262 and 201,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,262 and 201,268 is: 416,491.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,262 : 201,268 = 201,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,262/201,268 = 201,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,262x = 201,268 × 201,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,262x = 40,508,807,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,508,807,824/97,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,491.62
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