Finding the Third Proportional to 99,525 and 218,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,525 and 218,730 is: 480,711.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,525 : 218,730 = 218,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,525/218,730 = 218,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,525x = 218,730 × 218,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,525x = 47,842,812,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,842,812,900/99,525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,711.51
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