Finding the Third Proportional to 97,844 and 209,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,844 and 209,512 is: 448,625.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,844 : 209,512 = 209,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,844/209,512 = 209,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,844x = 209,512 × 209,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,844x = 43,895,278,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,895,278,144/97,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,625.14
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