Finding the Third Proportional to 99,747 and 216,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,747 and 216,990 is: 472,040.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,747 : 216,990 = 216,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,747/216,990 = 216,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,747x = 216,990 × 216,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,747x = 47,084,660,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,084,660,100/99,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,040.86
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