Finding the Third Proportional to 98,582 and 213,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,582 and 213,773 is: 463,562.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,582 : 213,773 = 213,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,582/213,773 = 213,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,582x = 213,773 × 213,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,582x = 45,698,895,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,698,895,529/98,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,562.27
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