Finding the Third Proportional to 98,223 and 153,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,223 and 153,654 is: 240,366.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,223 : 153,654 = 153,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,223/153,654 = 153,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,223x = 153,654 × 153,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,223x = 23,609,551,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,609,551,716/98,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,366.84
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