Finding the Third Proportional to 98,699.13 and 158,949.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,699.13 and 158,949.84 is: 255,980.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,699.13 : 158,949.84 = 158,949.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,699.13/158,949.84 = 158,949.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,699.13x = 158,949.84 × 158,949.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,699.13x = 25,265,052,828.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,265,052,828.15/98,699.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,980.49
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