Finding the Third Proportional to 97,324 and 197,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,324 and 197,320 is: 400,057.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,324 : 197,320 = 197,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,324/197,320 = 197,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,324x = 197,320 × 197,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,324x = 38,935,182,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,935,182,400/97,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,057.36
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