Finding the Third Proportional to 99,159 and 217,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,159 and 217,092 is: 475,286.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,159 : 217,092 = 217,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,159/217,092 = 217,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,159x = 217,092 × 217,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,159x = 47,128,936,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,128,936,464/99,159 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,286.52
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