Finding the Third Proportional to 98,678 and 216,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,678 and 216,103 is: 473,261.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,678 : 216,103 = 216,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,678/216,103 = 216,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,678x = 216,103 × 216,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,678x = 46,700,506,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,700,506,609/98,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,261.58
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