Finding the Third Proportional to 97,635 and 202,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,635 and 202,992 is: 422,038.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,635 : 202,992 = 202,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,635/202,992 = 202,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,635x = 202,992 × 202,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,635x = 41,205,752,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,205,752,064/97,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,038.74
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