Finding the Third Proportional to 97,306 and 209,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,306 and 209,618 is: 451,562.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,306 : 209,618 = 209,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,306/209,618 = 209,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,306x = 209,618 × 209,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,306x = 43,939,705,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,939,705,924/97,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,562.14
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