Finding the Third Proportional to 98,784 and 216,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,784 and 216,306 is: 473,642.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,784 : 216,306 = 216,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,784/216,306 = 216,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,784x = 216,306 × 216,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,784x = 46,788,285,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,788,285,636/98,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,642.35
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