Finding the Third Proportional to 99,905 and 214,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,905 and 214,060 is: 458,652.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,905 : 214,060 = 214,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,905/214,060 = 214,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,905x = 214,060 × 214,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,905x = 45,821,683,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,821,683,600/99,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,652.56
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