Finding the Third Proportional to 98,058 and 207,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,058 and 207,672 is: 439,817.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,058 : 207,672 = 207,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,058/207,672 = 207,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,058x = 207,672 × 207,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,058x = 43,127,659,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,127,659,584/98,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,817.86
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