Finding the Third Proportional to 98,802 and 209,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,802 and 209,907 is: 445,951.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,802 : 209,907 = 209,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,802/209,907 = 209,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,802x = 209,907 × 209,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,802x = 44,060,948,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,060,948,649/98,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,951.99
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