Finding the Third Proportional to 97,480 and 209,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,480 and 209,464 is: 450,094.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,480 : 209,464 = 209,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,480/209,464 = 209,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,480x = 209,464 × 209,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,480x = 43,875,167,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,875,167,296/97,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,094.04
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