Finding the Third Proportional to 211,554 and 305,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,554 and 305,655 is: 441,612.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,554 : 305,655 = 305,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,554/305,655 = 305,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,554x = 305,655 × 305,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,554x = 93,424,979,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,424,979,025/211,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,612.92
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