Finding the Third Proportional to 97,546 and 209,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,546 and 209,646 is: 450,571.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,546 : 209,646 = 209,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,546/209,646 = 209,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,546x = 209,646 × 209,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,546x = 43,951,445,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,951,445,316/97,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,571.48
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