Finding the Third Proportional to 98,693 and 217,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,693 and 217,064 is: 477,407.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,693 : 217,064 = 217,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,693/217,064 = 217,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,693x = 217,064 × 217,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,693x = 47,116,780,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,116,780,096/98,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,407.52
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