Finding the Third Proportional to 211,340 and 313,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,340 and 313,518 is: 465,096.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,340 : 313,518 = 313,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,340/313,518 = 313,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,340x = 313,518 × 313,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,340x = 98,293,536,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,293,536,324/211,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,096.70
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