Finding the Third Proportional to 97,297 and 209,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,297 and 209,601 is: 451,530.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,297 : 209,601 = 209,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,297/209,601 = 209,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,297x = 209,601 × 209,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,297x = 43,932,579,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,932,579,201/97,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,530.67
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