Finding the Third Proportional to 98,930 and 204,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,930 and 204,724 is: 423,652.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,930 : 204,724 = 204,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,930/204,724 = 204,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,930x = 204,724 × 204,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,930x = 41,911,916,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,911,916,176/98,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,652.24
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