Finding the Third Proportional to 97,658 and 209,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,658 and 209,140 is: 447,884.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,658 : 209,140 = 209,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,658/209,140 = 209,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,658x = 209,140 × 209,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,658x = 43,739,539,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,739,539,600/97,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,884.86
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