Finding the Third Proportional to 99,038 and 211,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,038 and 211,900 is: 453,377.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,038 : 211,900 = 211,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,038/211,900 = 211,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,038x = 211,900 × 211,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,038x = 44,901,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,901,610,000/99,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,377.59
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