Finding the Third Proportional to 98,764.50 and 214,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,764.50 and 214,389 is: 465,376.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,764.50 : 214,389 = 214,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,764.50/214,389 = 214,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,764.50x = 214,389 × 214,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,764.50x = 45,962,643,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,962,643,321/98,764.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,376.16
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