Finding the Third Proportional to 211,028 and 429,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,028 and 429,862 is: 875,624.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,028 : 429,862 = 429,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,028/429,862 = 429,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,028x = 429,862 × 429,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,028x = 184,781,339,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,781,339,044/211,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,624.75
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