Finding the Third Proportional to 97,560 and 199,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,560 and 199,728 is: 408,889.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,560 : 199,728 = 199,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,560/199,728 = 199,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,560x = 199,728 × 199,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,560x = 39,891,273,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,891,273,984/97,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,889.65
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