Finding the Third Proportional to 99,782 and 213,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,782 and 213,400 is: 456,390.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,782 : 213,400 = 213,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,782/213,400 = 213,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,782x = 213,400 × 213,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,782x = 45,539,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,539,560,000/99,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,390.53
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