Finding the Third Proportional to 98,661 and 213,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,661 and 213,087 is: 460,223.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,661 : 213,087 = 213,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,661/213,087 = 213,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,661x = 213,087 × 213,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,661x = 45,406,069,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,406,069,569/98,661 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,223.08
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