Finding the Third Proportional to 98,826 and 233,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,826 and 233,211 is: 550,334.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,826 : 233,211 = 233,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,826/233,211 = 233,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,826x = 233,211 × 233,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,826x = 54,387,370,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,387,370,521/98,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,334.63
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