Finding the Third Proportional to 98,366 and 211,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,366 and 211,069 is: 452,901.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,366 : 211,069 = 211,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,366/211,069 = 211,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,366x = 211,069 × 211,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,366x = 44,550,122,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,550,122,761/98,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,901.64
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