Finding the Third Proportional to 98,082 and 207,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,082 and 207,934 is: 440,820.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,082 : 207,934 = 207,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,082/207,934 = 207,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,082x = 207,934 × 207,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,082x = 43,236,548,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,236,548,356/98,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,820.42
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