Finding the Third Proportional to 99,908 and 210,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,908 and 210,968 is: 445,484.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,908 : 210,968 = 210,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,908/210,968 = 210,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,908x = 210,968 × 210,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,908x = 44,507,497,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,507,497,024/99,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,484.82
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