Finding the Third Proportional to 98,395 and 211,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,395 and 211,124 is: 453,004.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,395 : 211,124 = 211,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,395/211,124 = 211,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,395x = 211,124 × 211,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,395x = 44,573,343,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,573,343,376/98,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,004.15
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