Finding the Third Proportional to 99,924 and 214,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,924 and 214,059 is: 458,561.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,924 : 214,059 = 214,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,924/214,059 = 214,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,924x = 214,059 × 214,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,924x = 45,821,255,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,821,255,481/99,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,561.06
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