Finding the Third Proportional to 98,350.50 and 211,035.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,350.50 and 211,035.75 is: 452,830.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,350.50 : 211,035.75 = 211,035.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,350.50/211,035.75 = 211,035.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,350.50x = 211,035.75 × 211,035.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,350.50x = 44,536,087,778.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,536,087,778.06/98,350.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,830.31
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