Finding the Third Proportional to 112,662 and 211,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,662 and 211,131 is: 395,664.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,662 : 211,131 = 211,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,662/211,131 = 211,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,662x = 211,131 × 211,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,662x = 44,576,299,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,576,299,161/112,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,664.01
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