Finding the Third Proportional to 97,272 and 209,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,272 and 209,074 is: 449,378.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,272 : 209,074 = 209,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,272/209,074 = 209,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,272x = 209,074 × 209,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,272x = 43,711,937,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,711,937,476/97,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,378.42
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