Finding the Third Proportional to 97,344 and 209,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,344 and 209,232 is: 449,724.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,344 : 209,232 = 209,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,344/209,232 = 209,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,344x = 209,232 × 209,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,344x = 43,778,029,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,778,029,824/97,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,724.99
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