Finding the Third Proportional to 99,676 and 218,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,676 and 218,036 is: 476,942.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,676 : 218,036 = 218,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,676/218,036 = 218,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,676x = 218,036 × 218,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,676x = 47,539,697,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,539,697,296/99,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,942.27
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