Finding the Third Proportional to 98,904 and 204,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,904 and 204,811 is: 424,123.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,904 : 204,811 = 204,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,904/204,811 = 204,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,904x = 204,811 × 204,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,904x = 41,947,545,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,947,545,721/98,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,123.85
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