Finding the Third Proportional to 99,318 and 203,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,318 and 203,010 is: 414,960.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,318 : 203,010 = 203,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,318/203,010 = 203,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,318x = 203,010 × 203,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,318x = 41,213,060,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,213,060,100/99,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,960.63
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