Finding the Third Proportional to 98,527 and 211,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,527 and 211,837 is: 455,458.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,527 : 211,837 = 211,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,527/211,837 = 211,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,527x = 211,837 × 211,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,527x = 44,874,914,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,874,914,569/98,527 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,458.04
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