Finding the Third Proportional to 99,916 and 210,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,916 and 210,984 is: 445,516.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,916 : 210,984 = 210,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,916/210,984 = 210,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,916x = 210,984 × 210,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,916x = 44,514,248,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,514,248,256/99,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,516.72
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