Finding the Third Proportional to 97,487 and 209,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,487 and 209,482 is: 450,139.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,487 : 209,482 = 209,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,487/209,482 = 209,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,487x = 209,482 × 209,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,487x = 43,882,708,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,882,708,324/97,487 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,139.08
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