Finding the Third Proportional to 211,182 and 425,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,182 and 425,820 is: 858,608.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,182 : 425,820 = 425,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,182/425,820 = 425,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,182x = 425,820 × 425,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,182x = 181,322,672,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,322,672,400/211,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,608.56
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