Finding the Third Proportional to 99,953 and 214,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,953 and 214,728 is: 461,297.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,953 : 214,728 = 214,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,953/214,728 = 214,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,953x = 214,728 × 214,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,953x = 46,108,113,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,108,113,984/99,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,297.95
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