Finding the Third Proportional to 97,434 and 209,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,434 and 209,907 is: 452,213.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,434 : 209,907 = 209,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,434/209,907 = 209,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,434x = 209,907 × 209,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,434x = 44,060,948,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,060,948,649/97,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,213.28
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