Finding the Third Proportional to 98,926 and 213,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,926 and 213,692 is: 461,600.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,926 : 213,692 = 213,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,926/213,692 = 213,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,926x = 213,692 × 213,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,926x = 45,664,270,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,664,270,864/98,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,600.30
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