Finding the Third Proportional to 98,286 and 210,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,286 and 210,594 is: 451,232.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,286 : 210,594 = 210,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,286/210,594 = 210,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,286x = 210,594 × 210,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,286x = 44,349,832,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,349,832,836/98,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,232.45
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