Finding the Third Proportional to 98,646 and 213,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,646 and 213,058 is: 460,167.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,646 : 213,058 = 213,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,646/213,058 = 213,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,646x = 213,058 × 213,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,646x = 45,393,711,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,393,711,364/98,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,167.79
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