Finding the Third Proportional to 100,557 and 198,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,557 and 198,576 is: 392,140.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,557 : 198,576 = 198,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,557/198,576 = 198,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,557x = 198,576 × 198,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,557x = 39,432,427,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,432,427,776/100,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,140.06
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