Finding the Third Proportional to 98,808 and 192,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,808 and 192,648 is: 375,609.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,808 : 192,648 = 192,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,808/192,648 = 192,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,808x = 192,648 × 192,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,808x = 37,113,251,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,113,251,904/98,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,609.79
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