Finding the Third Proportional to 98,903 and 219,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,903 and 219,919 is: 489,008.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,903 : 219,919 = 219,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,903/219,919 = 219,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,903x = 219,919 × 219,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,903x = 48,364,366,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,364,366,561/98,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,008.08
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