Finding the Third Proportional to 99,475 and 203,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,475 and 203,546 is: 416,496.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,475 : 203,546 = 203,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,475/203,546 = 203,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,475x = 203,546 × 203,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,475x = 41,430,974,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,430,974,116/99,475 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,496.35
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