Finding the Third Proportional to 97,366 and 207,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,366 and 207,287 is: 441,302.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,366 : 207,287 = 207,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,366/207,287 = 207,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,366x = 207,287 × 207,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,366x = 42,967,900,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,967,900,369/97,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,302.92
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