Finding the Third Proportional to 98,676 and 216,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,676 and 216,099 is: 473,253.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,676 : 216,099 = 216,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,676/216,099 = 216,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,676x = 216,099 × 216,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,676x = 46,698,777,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,698,777,801/98,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,253.66
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