Finding the Third Proportional to 98,224 and 213,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,224 and 213,948 is: 466,013.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,224 : 213,948 = 213,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,224/213,948 = 213,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,224x = 213,948 × 213,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,224x = 45,773,746,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,773,746,704/98,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,013.87
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