Finding the Third Proportional to 98,361 and 211,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,361 and 211,052 is: 452,851.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,361 : 211,052 = 211,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,361/211,052 = 211,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,361x = 211,052 × 211,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,361x = 44,542,946,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,542,946,704/98,361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,851.71
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