Finding the Third Proportional to 97,302 and 209,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,302 and 209,155 is: 449,588.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,302 : 209,155 = 209,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,302/209,155 = 209,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,302x = 209,155 × 209,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,302x = 43,745,814,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,745,814,025/97,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,588.03
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