Finding the Third Proportional to 97,490 and 202,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,490 and 202,639 is: 421,197.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,490 : 202,639 = 202,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,490/202,639 = 202,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,490x = 202,639 × 202,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,490x = 41,062,564,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,062,564,321/97,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,197.71
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