Finding the Third Proportional to 98,052 and 207,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,052 and 207,660 is: 439,793.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,052 : 207,660 = 207,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,052/207,660 = 207,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,052x = 207,660 × 207,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,052x = 43,122,675,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,122,675,600/98,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,793.94
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