Finding the Third Proportional to 98,504 and 211,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,504 and 211,024 is: 452,074.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,504 : 211,024 = 211,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,504/211,024 = 211,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,504x = 211,024 × 211,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,504x = 44,531,128,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,531,128,576/98,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,074.32
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