Finding the Third Proportional to 97,542 and 209,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,542 and 209,637 is: 450,551.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,542 : 209,637 = 209,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,542/209,637 = 209,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,542x = 209,637 × 209,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,542x = 43,947,671,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,947,671,769/97,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,551.27
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