Finding the Third Proportional to 98,541 and 223,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,541 and 223,389 is: 506,415.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,541 : 223,389 = 223,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,541/223,389 = 223,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,541x = 223,389 × 223,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,541x = 49,902,645,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,902,645,321/98,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,415.05
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