Finding the Third Proportional to 99,314 and 226,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,314 and 226,899 is: 518,387.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,314 : 226,899 = 226,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,314/226,899 = 226,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,314x = 226,899 × 226,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,314x = 51,483,156,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,483,156,201/99,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,387.70
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