Finding the Third Proportional to 98,943 and 220,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,943 and 220,032 is: 489,312.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,943 : 220,032 = 220,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,943/220,032 = 220,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,943x = 220,032 × 220,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,943x = 48,414,081,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,414,081,024/98,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,312.85
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