Finding the Third Proportional to 97,428 and 208,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,428 and 208,032 is: 444,197.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,428 : 208,032 = 208,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,428/208,032 = 208,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,428x = 208,032 × 208,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,428x = 43,277,313,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,277,313,024/97,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,197.90
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