Finding the Third Proportional to 98,448 and 213,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,448 and 213,366 is: 462,427.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,448 : 213,366 = 213,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,448/213,366 = 213,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,448x = 213,366 × 213,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,448x = 45,525,049,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,525,049,956/98,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,427.37
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