Finding the Third Proportional to 98,668 and 209,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,668 and 209,644 is: 445,439.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,668 : 209,644 = 209,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,668/209,644 = 209,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,668x = 209,644 × 209,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,668x = 43,950,606,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,950,606,736/98,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,439.32
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