Finding the Third Proportional to 98,902 and 204,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,902 and 204,807 is: 424,115.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,902 : 204,807 = 204,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,902/204,807 = 204,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,902x = 204,807 × 204,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,902x = 41,945,907,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,945,907,249/98,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,115.86
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