Finding the Third Proportional to 98,404.88 and 156,657.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,404.88 and 156,657.75 is: 249,394.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,404.88 : 156,657.75 = 156,657.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,404.88/156,657.75 = 156,657.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,404.88x = 156,657.75 × 156,657.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,404.88x = 24,541,650,635.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,541,650,635.06/98,404.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,394.66
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