Finding the Third Proportional to 99,710 and 219,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,710 and 219,660 is: 483,908.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,710 : 219,660 = 219,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,710/219,660 = 219,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,710x = 219,660 × 219,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,710x = 48,250,515,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,250,515,600/99,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,908.49
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