Finding the Third Proportional to 98,532 and 204,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,532 and 204,070 is: 422,650.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,532 : 204,070 = 204,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,532/204,070 = 204,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,532x = 204,070 × 204,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,532x = 41,644,564,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,644,564,900/98,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,650.15
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