Finding the Third Proportional to 98,651 and 217,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,651 and 217,410 is: 479,134.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,651 : 217,410 = 217,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,651/217,410 = 217,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,651x = 217,410 × 217,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,651x = 47,267,108,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,267,108,100/98,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,134.61
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