Finding the Third Proportional to 97,416 and 209,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,416 and 209,390 is: 450,071.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,416 : 209,390 = 209,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,416/209,390 = 209,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,416x = 209,390 × 209,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,416x = 43,844,172,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,844,172,100/97,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,071.57
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