Finding the Third Proportional to 99,098 and 213,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,098 and 213,748 is: 461,040.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,098 : 213,748 = 213,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,098/213,748 = 213,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,098x = 213,748 × 213,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,098x = 45,688,207,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,688,207,504/99,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,040.66
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