Finding the Third Proportional to 97,290 and 209,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,290 and 209,754 is: 452,222.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,290 : 209,754 = 209,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,290/209,754 = 209,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,290x = 209,754 × 209,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,290x = 43,996,740,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,996,740,516/97,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,222.64
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