Finding the Third Proportional to 99,223 and 217,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,223 and 217,074 is: 474,901.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,223 : 217,074 = 217,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,223/217,074 = 217,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,223x = 217,074 × 217,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,223x = 47,121,121,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,121,121,476/99,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,901.20
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