Finding the Third Proportional to 98,366 and 203,727.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,366 and 203,727.75 is: 421,944.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,366 : 203,727.75 = 203,727.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,366/203,727.75 = 203,727.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,366x = 203,727.75 × 203,727.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,366x = 41,504,996,120.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,504,996,120.06/98,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,944.53
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