Finding the Third Proportional to 98,044 and 146,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,044 and 146,334 is: 218,408.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,044 : 146,334 = 146,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,044/146,334 = 146,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,044x = 146,334 × 146,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,044x = 21,413,639,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,413,639,556/98,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,408.47
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