Finding the Third Proportional to 99,624 and 214,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,624 and 214,991 is: 463,955.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,624 : 214,991 = 214,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,624/214,991 = 214,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,624x = 214,991 × 214,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,624x = 46,221,130,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,221,130,081/99,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,955.77
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