Finding the Third Proportional to 97,540 and 209,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,540 and 209,629 is: 450,526.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,540 : 209,629 = 209,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,540/209,629 = 209,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,540x = 209,629 × 209,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,540x = 43,944,317,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,944,317,641/97,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,526.12
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