Finding the Third Proportional to 98,262 and 210,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,262 and 210,543 is: 451,124.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,262 : 210,543 = 210,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,262/210,543 = 210,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,262x = 210,543 × 210,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,262x = 44,328,354,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,328,354,849/98,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,124.09
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