Finding the Third Proportional to 211,053 and 301,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,053 and 301,785 is: 431,522.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,053 : 301,785 = 301,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,053/301,785 = 301,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,053x = 301,785 × 301,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,053x = 91,074,186,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,074,186,225/211,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,522.82
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