Finding the Third Proportional to 99,350 and 215,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,350 and 215,275 is: 466,465.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,350 : 215,275 = 215,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,350/215,275 = 215,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,350x = 215,275 × 215,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,350x = 46,343,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,343,325,625/99,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,465.28
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