Finding the Third Proportional to 97,268 and 209,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,268 and 209,320 is: 450,455.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,268 : 209,320 = 209,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,268/209,320 = 209,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,268x = 209,320 × 209,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,268x = 43,814,862,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,814,862,400/97,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,455.06
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