Finding the Third Proportional to 97,480 and 202,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,480 and 202,619 is: 421,157.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,480 : 202,619 = 202,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,480/202,619 = 202,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,480x = 202,619 × 202,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,480x = 41,054,459,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,054,459,161/97,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,157.77
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