Finding the Third Proportional to 211,418 and 323,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,418 and 323,824 is: 495,993.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,418 : 323,824 = 323,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,418/323,824 = 323,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,418x = 323,824 × 323,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,418x = 104,861,982,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,861,982,976/211,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,993.64
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