Finding the Third Proportional to 98,556 and 204,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,556 and 204,110 is: 422,712.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,556 : 204,110 = 204,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,556/204,110 = 204,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,556x = 204,110 × 204,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,556x = 41,660,892,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,660,892,100/98,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,712.90
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