Finding the Third Proportional to 99,577 and 218,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,577 and 218,846 is: 480,970.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,577 : 218,846 = 218,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,577/218,846 = 218,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,577x = 218,846 × 218,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,577x = 47,893,571,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,893,571,716/99,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,970.22
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