Finding the Third Proportional to 97,370 and 199,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,370 and 199,348 is: 408,130.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,370 : 199,348 = 199,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,370/199,348 = 199,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,370x = 199,348 × 199,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,370x = 39,739,625,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,739,625,104/97,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,130.07
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