Finding the Third Proportional to 97,492 and 209,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,492 and 209,493 is: 450,163.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,492 : 209,493 = 209,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,492/209,493 = 209,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,492x = 209,493 × 209,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,492x = 43,887,317,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,887,317,049/97,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,163.27
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