Finding the Third Proportional to 98,843 and 233,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,843 and 233,219 is: 550,277.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,843 : 233,219 = 233,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,843/233,219 = 233,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,843x = 233,219 × 233,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,843x = 54,391,101,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,391,101,961/98,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,277.73
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