Finding the Third Proportional to 97,606 and 203,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,606 and 203,684 is: 425,047.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,606 : 203,684 = 203,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,606/203,684 = 203,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,606x = 203,684 × 203,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,606x = 41,487,171,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,487,171,856/97,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,047.35
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