Finding the Third Proportional to 98,552 and 211,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,552 and 211,864 is: 455,458.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,552 : 211,864 = 211,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,552/211,864 = 211,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,552x = 211,864 × 211,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,552x = 44,886,354,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,886,354,496/98,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,458.59
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