Finding the Third Proportional to 99,576 and 214,998.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,576 and 214,998.75 is: 464,212.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,576 : 214,998.75 = 214,998.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,576/214,998.75 = 214,998.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,576x = 214,998.75 × 214,998.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,576x = 46,224,462,501.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,224,462,501.56/99,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,212.89
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