Finding the Third Proportional to 98,967 and 207,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,967 and 207,656 is: 435,711.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,967 : 207,656 = 207,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,967/207,656 = 207,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,967x = 207,656 × 207,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,967x = 43,121,014,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,121,014,336/98,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,711.04
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