Finding the Third Proportional to 211,356 and 309,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,356 and 309,258 is: 452,509.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,356 : 309,258 = 309,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,356/309,258 = 309,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,356x = 309,258 × 309,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,356x = 95,640,510,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,640,510,564/211,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,509.09
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