Finding the Third Proportional to 211,101 and 315,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,101 and 315,597 is: 471,819.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,101 : 315,597 = 315,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,101/315,597 = 315,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,101x = 315,597 × 315,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,101x = 99,601,466,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,601,466,409/211,101 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,819.02
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