Finding the Third Proportional to 98,699 and 217,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,699 and 217,081 is: 477,453.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,699 : 217,081 = 217,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,699/217,081 = 217,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,699x = 217,081 × 217,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,699x = 47,124,160,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,124,160,561/98,699 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,453.27
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