Finding the Third Proportional to 99,986 and 217,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,986 and 217,468 is: 472,989.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,986 : 217,468 = 217,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,986/217,468 = 217,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,986x = 217,468 × 217,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,986x = 47,292,331,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,292,331,024/99,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,989.53
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