Finding the Third Proportional to 98,525 and 204,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,525 and 204,057 is: 422,626.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,525 : 204,057 = 204,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,525/204,057 = 204,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,525x = 204,057 × 204,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,525x = 41,639,259,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,639,259,249/98,525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,626.33
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