Finding the Third Proportional to 98,954 and 201,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,954 and 201,364 is: 409,760.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,954 : 201,364 = 201,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,954/201,364 = 201,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,954x = 201,364 × 201,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,954x = 40,547,460,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,547,460,496/98,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,760.70
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