Finding the Third Proportional to 98,992 and 207,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,992 and 207,704 is: 435,802.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,992 : 207,704 = 207,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,992/207,704 = 207,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,992x = 207,704 × 207,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,992x = 43,140,951,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,140,951,616/98,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,802.40
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