Finding the Third Proportional to 98,741 and 213,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,741 and 213,439 is: 461,370.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,741 : 213,439 = 213,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,741/213,439 = 213,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,741x = 213,439 × 213,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,741x = 45,556,206,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,556,206,721/98,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,370.72
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