Finding the Third Proportional to 98,823.38 and 217,326.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,823.38 and 217,326.38 is: 477,930.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,823.38 : 217,326.38 = 217,326.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,823.38/217,326.38 = 217,326.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,823.38x = 217,326.38 × 217,326.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,823.38x = 47,230,753,270.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,230,753,270.64/98,823.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,930.99
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