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Finding the Third Proportional to 99,858 and 217,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 99,858 and 217,350 is: 473,082.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,858 : 217,350 = 217,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,858/217,350 = 217,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,858x = 217,350 × 217,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,858x = 47,241,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,241,022,500/99,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,082.00

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