Finding the Third Proportional to 98,136 and 155,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,136 and 155,648 is: 246,864.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,136 : 155,648 = 155,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,136/155,648 = 155,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,136x = 155,648 × 155,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,136x = 24,226,299,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,226,299,904/98,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,864.55
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