Finding the Third Proportional to 98,904 and 155,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,904 and 155,039 is: 243,034.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,904 : 155,039 = 155,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,904/155,039 = 155,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,904x = 155,039 × 155,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,904x = 24,037,091,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,037,091,521/98,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,034.57
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