Finding the Third Proportional to 98,856 and 134,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,856 and 134,460 is: 182,887.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,856 : 134,460 = 134,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,856/134,460 = 134,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,856x = 134,460 × 134,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,856x = 18,079,491,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,079,491,600/98,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,887.14
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