Finding the Third Proportional to 99,533 and 214,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,533 and 214,618 is: 462,770.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,533 : 214,618 = 214,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,533/214,618 = 214,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,533x = 214,618 × 214,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,533x = 46,060,885,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,060,885,924/99,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,770.00
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