Finding the Third Proportional to 99,610 and 216,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,610 and 216,608 is: 471,027.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,610 : 216,608 = 216,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,610/216,608 = 216,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,610x = 216,608 × 216,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,610x = 46,919,025,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,919,025,664/99,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,027.26
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