Finding the Third Proportional to 211,488 and 323,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,488 and 323,934 is: 496,166.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,488 : 323,934 = 323,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,488/323,934 = 323,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,488x = 323,934 × 323,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,488x = 104,933,236,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,933,236,356/211,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,166.38
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