Finding the Third Proportional to 97,632 and 202,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,632 and 202,986 is: 422,026.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,632 : 202,986 = 202,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,632/202,986 = 202,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,632x = 202,986 × 202,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,632x = 41,203,316,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,203,316,196/97,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,026.76
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