Finding the Third Proportional to 98,446 and 213,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,446 and 213,362 is: 462,419.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,446 : 213,362 = 213,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,446/213,362 = 213,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,446x = 213,362 × 213,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,446x = 45,523,343,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,523,343,044/98,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,419.43
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