Finding the Third Proportional to 97,328 and 209,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,328 and 209,848 is: 452,451.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,328 : 209,848 = 209,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,328/209,848 = 209,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,328x = 209,848 × 209,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,328x = 44,036,183,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,036,183,104/97,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,451.33
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