Finding the Third Proportional to 211,320 and 310,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,320 and 310,511 is: 456,261.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,320 : 310,511 = 310,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,320/310,511 = 310,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,320x = 310,511 × 310,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,320x = 96,417,081,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,417,081,121/211,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,261.03
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