Finding the Third Proportional to 99,703 and 216,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,703 and 216,901 is: 471,861.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,703 : 216,901 = 216,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,703/216,901 = 216,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,703x = 216,901 × 216,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,703x = 47,046,043,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,046,043,801/99,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,861.87
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