Finding the Third Proportional to 98,460 and 215,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,460 and 215,981 is: 473,774.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,460 : 215,981 = 215,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,460/215,981 = 215,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,460x = 215,981 × 215,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,460x = 46,647,792,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,647,792,361/98,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,774.04
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