Finding the Third Proportional to 98,963 and 233,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,963 and 233,379 is: 550,364.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,963 : 233,379 = 233,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,963/233,379 = 233,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,963x = 233,379 × 233,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,963x = 54,465,757,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,465,757,641/98,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,364.86
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