Finding the Third Proportional to 99,302 and 234,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,302 and 234,216 is: 552,427.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,302 : 234,216 = 234,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,302/234,216 = 234,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,302x = 234,216 × 234,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,302x = 54,857,134,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,857,134,656/99,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,427.29
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