Finding the Third Proportional to 98,866 and 213,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,866 and 213,284 is: 460,118.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,866 : 213,284 = 213,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,866/213,284 = 213,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,866x = 213,284 × 213,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,866x = 45,490,064,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,490,064,656/98,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,118.39
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