Finding the Third Proportional to 98,425.13 and 145,562.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,425.13 and 145,562.06 is: 215,273.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,425.13 : 145,562.06 = 145,562.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,425.13/145,562.06 = 145,562.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,425.13x = 145,562.06 × 145,562.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,425.13x = 21,188,314,039.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,188,314,039.25/98,425.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,273.43
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