Finding the Third Proportional to 98,822 and 219,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,822 and 219,746 is: 488,639.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,822 : 219,746 = 219,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,822/219,746 = 219,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,822x = 219,746 × 219,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,822x = 48,288,304,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,288,304,516/98,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,639.22
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