Finding the Third Proportional to 99,312 and 208,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,312 and 208,836 is: 439,146.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,312 : 208,836 = 208,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,312/208,836 = 208,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,312x = 208,836 × 208,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,312x = 43,612,474,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,612,474,896/99,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,146.07
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