Finding the Third Proportional to 99,562 and 214,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,562 and 214,957 is: 464,097.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,562 : 214,957 = 214,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,562/214,957 = 214,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,562x = 214,957 × 214,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,562x = 46,206,511,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,206,511,849/99,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,097.87
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