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Finding the Third Proportional to 99,034 and 213,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 99,034 and 213,849 is: 461,774.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,034 : 213,849 = 213,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,034/213,849 = 213,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,034x = 213,849 × 213,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,034x = 45,731,394,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,731,394,801/99,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,774.69

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