Finding the Third Proportional to 211,458 and 288,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,458 and 288,019 is: 392,299.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,458 : 288,019 = 288,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,458/288,019 = 288,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,458x = 288,019 × 288,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,458x = 82,954,944,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,954,944,361/211,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,299.86
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