Finding the Third Proportional to 98,546 and 211,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,546 and 211,852 is: 455,434.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,546 : 211,852 = 211,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,546/211,852 = 211,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,546x = 211,852 × 211,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,546x = 44,881,269,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,881,269,904/98,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,434.72
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