Finding the Third Proportional to 99,932 and 212,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,932 and 212,811 is: 453,193.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,932 : 212,811 = 212,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,932/212,811 = 212,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,932x = 212,811 × 212,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,932x = 45,288,521,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,288,521,721/99,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,193.39
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