Finding the Third Proportional to 98,994 and 213,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,994 and 213,306 is: 459,618.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,994 : 213,306 = 213,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,994/213,306 = 213,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,994x = 213,306 × 213,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,994x = 45,499,449,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,499,449,636/98,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,618.26
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