Finding the Third Proportional to 99,930 and 214,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,930 and 214,028 is: 458,400.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,930 : 214,028 = 214,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,930/214,028 = 214,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,930x = 214,028 × 214,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,930x = 45,807,984,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,807,984,784/99,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,400.73
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