Finding the Third Proportional to 97,524 and 209,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,524 and 209,844 is: 451,524.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,524 : 209,844 = 209,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,524/209,844 = 209,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,524x = 209,844 × 209,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,524x = 44,034,504,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,034,504,336/97,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,524.80
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