Finding the Third Proportional to 97,424 and 210,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,424 and 210,040 is: 452,832.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,424 : 210,040 = 210,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,424/210,040 = 210,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,424x = 210,040 × 210,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,424x = 44,116,801,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,116,801,600/97,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,832.99
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