Finding the Third Proportional to 99,050 and 206,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,050 and 206,308 is: 429,712.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,050 : 206,308 = 206,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,050/206,308 = 206,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,050x = 206,308 × 206,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,050x = 42,562,990,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,562,990,864/99,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,712.17
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