Finding the Third Proportional to 99,596 and 214,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,596 and 214,296 is: 461,090.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,596 : 214,296 = 214,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,596/214,296 = 214,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,596x = 214,296 × 214,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,596x = 45,922,775,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,922,775,616/99,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,090.56
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