Finding the Third Proportional to 97,662 and 200,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,662 and 200,508 is: 411,659.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,662 : 200,508 = 200,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,662/200,508 = 200,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,662x = 200,508 × 200,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,662x = 40,203,458,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,203,458,064/97,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,659.17
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