Finding the Third Proportional to 98,450 and 215,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,450 and 215,971 is: 473,778.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,450 : 215,971 = 215,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,450/215,971 = 215,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,450x = 215,971 × 215,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,450x = 46,643,472,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,643,472,841/98,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,778.29
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