Finding the Third Proportional to 99,176 and 213,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,176 and 213,904 is: 461,350.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,176 : 213,904 = 213,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,176/213,904 = 213,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,176x = 213,904 × 213,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,176x = 45,754,921,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,754,921,216/99,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,350.74
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