Finding the Third Proportional to 98,408,906 and 211,421,958.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,408,906 and 211,421,958.50 is: 454,219,504.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,408,906 : 211,421,958.50 = 211,421,958.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,408,906/211,421,958.50 = 211,421,958.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,408,906x = 211,421,958.50 × 211,421,958.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,408,906x = 44,699,244,535,975,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,699,244,535,975,720/98,408,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,219,504.64
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