Finding the Third Proportional to 99,228 and 217,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,228 and 217,086 is: 474,929.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,228 : 217,086 = 217,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,228/217,086 = 217,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,228x = 217,086 × 217,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,228x = 47,126,331,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,126,331,396/99,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,929.77
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