Finding the Third Proportional to 211,316 and 432,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,316 and 432,348 is: 884,574.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,316 : 432,348 = 432,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,316/432,348 = 432,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,316x = 432,348 × 432,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,316x = 186,924,793,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,924,793,104/211,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,574.73
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