Finding the Third Proportional to 98,790 and 153,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,790 and 153,198 is: 237,570.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,790 : 153,198 = 153,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,790/153,198 = 153,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,790x = 153,198 × 153,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,790x = 23,469,627,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,469,627,204/98,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,570.88
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