Finding the Third Proportional to 99,529.88 and 216,555.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,529.88 and 216,555.75 is: 471,179.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,529.88 : 216,555.75 = 216,555.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,529.88/216,555.75 = 216,555.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,529.88x = 216,555.75 × 216,555.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,529.88x = 46,896,392,858.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,896,392,858.06/99,529.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,179.06
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