Finding the Third Proportional to 97,305 and 207,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,305 and 207,165 is: 441,059.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,305 : 207,165 = 207,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,305/207,165 = 207,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,305x = 207,165 × 207,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,305x = 42,917,337,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,917,337,225/97,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,059.94
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