Finding the Third Proportional to 97,473 and 209,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,473 and 209,450 is: 450,066.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,473 : 209,450 = 209,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,473/209,450 = 209,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,473x = 209,450 × 209,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,473x = 43,869,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,869,302,500/97,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,066.20
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