Finding the Third Proportional to 98,401 and 203,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,401 and 203,804 is: 422,110.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,401 : 203,804 = 203,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,401/203,804 = 203,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,401x = 203,804 × 203,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,401x = 41,536,070,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,536,070,416/98,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,110.25
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