Finding the Third Proportional to 99,162 and 218,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,162 and 218,007 is: 479,286.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,162 : 218,007 = 218,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,162/218,007 = 218,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,162x = 218,007 × 218,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,162x = 47,527,052,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,527,052,049/99,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,286.95
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