Finding the Third Proportional to 99,922 and 216,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,922 and 216,674 is: 469,842.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,922 : 216,674 = 216,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,922/216,674 = 216,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,922x = 216,674 × 216,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,922x = 46,947,622,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,947,622,276/99,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,842.70
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