Finding the Third Proportional to 98,248 and 202,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,248 and 202,304 is: 416,567.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,248 : 202,304 = 202,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,248/202,304 = 202,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,248x = 202,304 × 202,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,248x = 40,926,908,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,926,908,416/98,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,567.34
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