Finding the Third Proportional to 98,924 and 233,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,924 and 233,288 is: 550,152.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,924 : 233,288 = 233,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,924/233,288 = 233,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,924x = 233,288 × 233,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,924x = 54,423,290,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,423,290,944/98,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,152.55
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