Finding the Third Proportional to 99,332 and 209,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,332 and 209,704 is: 442,715.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,332 : 209,704 = 209,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,332/209,704 = 209,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,332x = 209,704 × 209,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,332x = 43,975,767,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,975,767,616/99,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,715.01
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