Finding the Third Proportional to 97,394 and 209,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,394 and 209,582 is: 450,999.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,394 : 209,582 = 209,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,394/209,582 = 209,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,394x = 209,582 × 209,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,394x = 43,924,614,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,924,614,724/97,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,999.19
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