Finding the Third Proportional to 98,520 and 144,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,520 and 144,285 is: 211,308.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,520 : 144,285 = 144,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,520/144,285 = 144,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,520x = 144,285 × 144,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,520x = 20,818,161,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,818,161,225/98,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,308.99
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