Finding the Third Proportional to 98,639 and 215,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,639 and 215,737 is: 471,846.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,639 : 215,737 = 215,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,639/215,737 = 215,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,639x = 215,737 × 215,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,639x = 46,542,453,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,542,453,169/98,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,846.36
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