Finding the Third Proportional to 97,442 and 209,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,442 and 209,924 is: 452,249.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,442 : 209,924 = 209,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,442/209,924 = 209,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,442x = 209,924 × 209,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,442x = 44,068,085,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,068,085,776/97,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,249.40
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