Finding the Third Proportional to 98,062 and 211,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,062 and 211,676 is: 456,922.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,062 : 211,676 = 211,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,062/211,676 = 211,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,062x = 211,676 × 211,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,062x = 44,806,728,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,806,728,976/98,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,922.45
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