Finding the Third Proportional to 98,946 and 201,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,946 and 201,348 is: 409,728.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,946 : 201,348 = 201,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,946/201,348 = 201,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,946x = 201,348 × 201,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,946x = 40,541,017,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,541,017,104/98,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,728.71
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