Finding the Third Proportional to 97,341 and 207,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,341 and 207,228 is: 441,165.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,341 : 207,228 = 207,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,341/207,228 = 207,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,341x = 207,228 × 207,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,341x = 42,943,443,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,943,443,984/97,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,165.02
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