Finding the Third Proportional to 98,634 and 215,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,634 and 215,718 is: 471,787.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,634 : 215,718 = 215,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,634/215,718 = 215,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,634x = 215,718 × 215,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,634x = 46,534,255,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,534,255,524/98,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,787.17
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