Finding the Third Proportional to 98,919 and 239,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,919 and 239,301 is: 578,907.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,919 : 239,301 = 239,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,919/239,301 = 239,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,919x = 239,301 × 239,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,919x = 57,264,968,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,264,968,601/98,919 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 578,907.68
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