Finding the Third Proportional to 98,912 and 219,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,912 and 219,936 is: 489,039.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,912 : 219,936 = 219,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,912/219,936 = 219,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,912x = 219,936 × 219,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,912x = 48,371,844,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,371,844,096/98,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,039.19
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