Finding the Third Proportional to 98,955 and 207,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,955 and 207,630 is: 435,654.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,955 : 207,630 = 207,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,955/207,630 = 207,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,955x = 207,630 × 207,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,955x = 43,110,216,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,110,216,900/98,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,654.76
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