Finding the Third Proportional to 97,382 and 207,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,382 and 207,319 is: 441,366.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,382 : 207,319 = 207,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,382/207,319 = 207,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,382x = 207,319 × 207,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,382x = 42,981,167,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,981,167,761/97,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,366.66
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