Finding the Third Proportional to 98,628 and 215,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,628 and 215,686 is: 471,675.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,628 : 215,686 = 215,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,628/215,686 = 215,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,628x = 215,686 × 215,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,628x = 46,520,450,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,520,450,596/98,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,675.90
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