Finding the Third Proportional to 99,732 and 213,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,732 and 213,474 is: 456,936.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,732 : 213,474 = 213,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,732/213,474 = 213,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,732x = 213,474 × 213,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,732x = 45,571,148,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,571,148,676/99,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,936.08
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