Finding the Third Proportional to 97,296 and 207,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,296 and 207,144 is: 441,011.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,296 : 207,144 = 207,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,296/207,144 = 207,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,296x = 207,144 × 207,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,296x = 42,908,636,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,908,636,736/97,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,011.31
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