Finding the Third Proportional to 97,969 and 200,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,969 and 200,087 is: 408,647.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,969 : 200,087 = 200,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,969/200,087 = 200,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,969x = 200,087 × 200,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,969x = 40,034,807,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,034,807,569/97,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,647.71
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