Finding the Third Proportional to 98,942 and 220,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,942 and 220,030 is: 489,308.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,942 : 220,030 = 220,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,942/220,030 = 220,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,942x = 220,030 × 220,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,942x = 48,413,200,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,413,200,900/98,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,308.90
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