Finding the Third Proportional to 97,320 and 209,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,320 and 209,832 is: 452,419.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,320 : 209,832 = 209,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,320/209,832 = 209,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,320x = 209,832 × 209,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,320x = 44,029,468,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,029,468,224/97,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,419.53
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