Finding the Third Proportional to 98,994 and 207,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,994 and 207,708 is: 435,810.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,994 : 207,708 = 207,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,994/207,708 = 207,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,994x = 207,708 × 207,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,994x = 43,142,613,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,142,613,264/98,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,810.39
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