Finding the Third Proportional to 99,927 and 214,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,927 and 214,677 is: 461,198.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,927 : 214,677 = 214,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,927/214,677 = 214,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,927x = 214,677 × 214,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,927x = 46,086,214,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,086,214,329/99,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,198.82
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