Finding the Third Proportional to 100,998 and 213,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,998 and 213,516 is: 451,385.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,998 : 213,516 = 213,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,998/213,516 = 213,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,998x = 213,516 × 213,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,998x = 45,589,082,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,589,082,256/100,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,385.99
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