Finding the Third Proportional to 98,514 and 211,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,514 and 211,044 is: 452,114.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,514 : 211,044 = 211,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,514/211,044 = 211,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,514x = 211,044 × 211,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,514x = 44,539,569,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,539,569,936/98,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,114.12
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