Finding the Third Proportional to 99,634 and 218,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,634 and 218,708 is: 480,089.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,634 : 218,708 = 218,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,634/218,708 = 218,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,634x = 218,708 × 218,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,634x = 47,833,189,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,833,189,264/99,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,089.02
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