Finding the Third Proportional to 97,282 and 209,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,282 and 209,574 is: 451,483.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,282 : 209,574 = 209,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,282/209,574 = 209,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,282x = 209,574 × 209,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,282x = 43,921,261,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,921,261,476/97,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,483.95
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