Finding the Third Proportional to 99,974 and 217,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,974 and 217,444 is: 472,941.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,974 : 217,444 = 217,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,974/217,444 = 217,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,974x = 217,444 × 217,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,974x = 47,281,893,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,281,893,136/99,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,941.90
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