Finding the Third Proportional to 98,882 and 212,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,882 and 212,164 is: 455,225.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,882 : 212,164 = 212,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,882/212,164 = 212,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,882x = 212,164 × 212,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,882x = 45,013,562,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,013,562,896/98,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,225.04
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