Finding the Third Proportional to 97,944 and 219,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,944 and 219,856 is: 493,513.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,944 : 219,856 = 219,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,944/219,856 = 219,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,944x = 219,856 × 219,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,944x = 48,336,660,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,336,660,736/97,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,513.24
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