Finding the Third Proportional to 99,756 and 213,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,756 and 213,348 is: 456,287.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,756 : 213,348 = 213,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,756/213,348 = 213,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,756x = 213,348 × 213,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,756x = 45,517,369,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,517,369,104/99,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,287.03
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