Finding the Third Proportional to 98,744 and 141,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,744 and 141,104 is: 201,635.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,744 : 141,104 = 141,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,744/141,104 = 141,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,744x = 141,104 × 141,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,744x = 19,910,338,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,910,338,816/98,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,635.94
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