Finding the Third Proportional to 98,576 and 154,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,576 and 154,433 is: 241,940.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,576 : 154,433 = 154,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,576/154,433 = 154,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,576x = 154,433 × 154,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,576x = 23,849,551,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,849,551,489/98,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,940.75
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