Finding the Third Proportional to 98,060 and 207,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,060 and 207,676 is: 439,825.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,060 : 207,676 = 207,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,060/207,676 = 207,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,060x = 207,676 × 207,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,060x = 43,129,320,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,129,320,976/98,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,825.83
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