Finding the Third Proportional to 211,080 and 430,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,080 and 430,772 is: 879,119.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,080 : 430,772 = 430,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,080/430,772 = 430,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,080x = 430,772 × 430,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,080x = 185,564,515,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,564,515,984/211,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,119.37
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