Finding the Third Proportional to 97,620 and 199,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,620 and 199,848 is: 409,129.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,620 : 199,848 = 199,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,620/199,848 = 199,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,620x = 199,848 × 199,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,620x = 39,939,223,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,939,223,104/97,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,129.51
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