Finding the Third Proportional to 98,956 and 202,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,956 and 202,776 is: 415,519.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,956 : 202,776 = 202,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,956/202,776 = 202,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,956x = 202,776 × 202,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,956x = 41,118,106,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,118,106,176/98,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,519.08
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