Finding the Third Proportional to 99,974 and 211,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,974 and 211,187 is: 446,115.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,974 : 211,187 = 211,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,974/211,187 = 211,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,974x = 211,187 × 211,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,974x = 44,599,948,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,599,948,969/99,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,115.48
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