Finding the Third Proportional to 99,604 and 214,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,604 and 214,312 is: 461,122.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,604 : 214,312 = 214,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,604/214,312 = 214,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,604x = 214,312 × 214,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,604x = 45,929,633,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,929,633,344/99,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,122.38
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