Finding the Third Proportional to 98,955 and 192,955.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,955 and 192,955.50 is: 376,250.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,955 : 192,955.50 = 192,955.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,955/192,955.50 = 192,955.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,955x = 192,955.50 × 192,955.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,955x = 37,231,824,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,231,824,980.25/98,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,250.06
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