Finding the Third Proportional to 98,262 and 230,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,262 and 230,983 is: 542,968.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,262 : 230,983 = 230,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,262/230,983 = 230,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,262x = 230,983 × 230,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,262x = 53,353,146,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,353,146,289/98,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,968.25
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