Finding the Third Proportional to 98,260 and 210,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,260 and 210,539 is: 451,116.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,260 : 210,539 = 210,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,260/210,539 = 210,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,260x = 210,539 × 210,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,260x = 44,326,670,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,326,670,521/98,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,116.13
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