Finding the Third Proportional to 96,248 and 198,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,248 and 198,598 is: 409,786.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,248 : 198,598 = 198,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,248/198,598 = 198,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,248x = 198,598 × 198,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,248x = 39,441,165,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,441,165,604/96,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,786.86
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