Finding the Third Proportional to 98,421 and 156,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,421 and 156,681 is: 249,427.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,421 : 156,681 = 156,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,421/156,681 = 156,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,421x = 156,681 × 156,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,421x = 24,548,935,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,548,935,761/98,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,427.82
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