Finding the Third Proportional to 98,584 and 211,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,584 and 211,912 is: 455,517.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,584 : 211,912 = 211,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,584/211,912 = 211,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,584x = 211,912 × 211,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,584x = 44,906,695,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,906,695,744/98,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,517.08
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