Finding the Third Proportional to 97,534 and 209,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,534 and 209,617 is: 450,502.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,534 : 209,617 = 209,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,534/209,617 = 209,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,534x = 209,617 × 209,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,534x = 43,939,286,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,939,286,689/97,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,502.25
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