Finding the Third Proportional to 98,282 and 210,587
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,282 and 210,587 is: 451,220.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,282 : 210,587 = 210,587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,282/210,587 = 210,587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,282x = 210,587 × 210,587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,282x = 44,346,884,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,346,884,569/98,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,220.82
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