Finding the Third Proportional to 211,086 and 430,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,086 and 430,784 is: 879,143.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,086 : 430,784 = 430,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,086/430,784 = 430,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,086x = 430,784 × 430,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,086x = 185,574,854,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,574,854,656/211,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,143.36
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