Finding the Third Proportional to 99,854 and 217,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,854 and 217,204 is: 472,465.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,854 : 217,204 = 217,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,854/217,204 = 217,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,854x = 217,204 × 217,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,854x = 47,177,577,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,177,577,616/99,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,465.58
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