Finding the Third Proportional to 98,923 and 219,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,923 and 219,194 is: 485,690.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,923 : 219,194 = 219,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,923/219,194 = 219,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,923x = 219,194 × 219,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,923x = 48,046,009,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,046,009,636/98,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,690.99
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