Finding the Third Proportional to 98,518 and 211,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,518 and 211,040 is: 452,078.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,518 : 211,040 = 211,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,518/211,040 = 211,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,518x = 211,040 × 211,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,518x = 44,537,881,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,537,881,600/98,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,078.62
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