Finding the Third Proportional to 98,413 and 209,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,413 and 209,714 is: 446,891.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,413 : 209,714 = 209,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,413/209,714 = 209,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,413x = 209,714 × 209,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,413x = 43,979,961,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,979,961,796/98,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,891.79
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