Finding the Third Proportional to 98,168 and 155,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,168 and 155,694 is: 246,929.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,168 : 155,694 = 155,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,168/155,694 = 155,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,168x = 155,694 × 155,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,168x = 24,240,621,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,240,621,636/98,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,929.97
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