Finding the Third Proportional to 99,575 and 210,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,575 and 210,808 is: 446,296.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,575 : 210,808 = 210,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,575/210,808 = 210,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,575x = 210,808 × 210,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,575x = 44,440,012,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,440,012,864/99,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,296.89
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