Finding the Third Proportional to 99,594 and 214,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,594 and 214,292 is: 461,082.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,594 : 214,292 = 214,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,594/214,292 = 214,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,594x = 214,292 × 214,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,594x = 45,921,061,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,921,061,264/99,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,082.61
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