Finding the Third Proportional to 99,160 and 217,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,160 and 217,976 is: 479,160.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,160 : 217,976 = 217,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,160/217,976 = 217,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,160x = 217,976 × 217,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,160x = 47,513,536,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,513,536,576/99,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,160.31
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