Finding the Third Proportional to 98,153 and 209,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,153 and 209,370 is: 446,606.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,153 : 209,370 = 209,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,153/209,370 = 209,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,153x = 209,370 × 209,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,153x = 43,835,796,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,835,796,900/98,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,606.80
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