Finding the Third Proportional to 97,656 and 209,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,656 and 209,136 is: 447,876.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,656 : 209,136 = 209,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,656/209,136 = 209,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,656x = 209,136 × 209,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,656x = 43,737,866,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,737,866,496/97,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,876.90
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