Finding the Third Proportional to 99,044 and 216,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,044 and 216,152 is: 471,726.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,044 : 216,152 = 216,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,044/216,152 = 216,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,044x = 216,152 × 216,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,044x = 46,721,687,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,721,687,104/99,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,726.58
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