Finding the Third Proportional to 98,418 and 209,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,418 and 209,724 is: 446,911.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,418 : 209,724 = 209,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,418/209,724 = 209,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,418x = 209,724 × 209,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,418x = 43,984,156,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,984,156,176/98,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,911.70
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