Finding the Third Proportional to 211,446 and 311,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,446 and 311,328 is: 458,391.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,446 : 311,328 = 311,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,446/311,328 = 311,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,446x = 311,328 × 311,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,446x = 96,925,123,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,925,123,584/211,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,391.85
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