Finding the Third Proportional to 99,168 and 217,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,168 and 217,992 is: 479,192.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,168 : 217,992 = 217,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,168/217,992 = 217,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,168x = 217,992 × 217,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,168x = 47,520,512,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,520,512,064/99,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,192.00
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