Finding the Third Proportional to 211,482 and 308,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,482 and 308,782 is: 450,848.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,482 : 308,782 = 308,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,482/308,782 = 308,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,482x = 308,782 × 308,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,482x = 95,346,323,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,346,323,524/211,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,848.41
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